Retail Pharmacist

Genesis Healthcare System • Maysville, KY

2d

About The Position

The Retail Pharmacist interprets prescriptions and dispenses pharmaceuticals and related devices in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The position provides patient information and counseling, supervises technical staff, and models courteous, compassionate care for customers and coworkers. The pharmacist reviews medication use and related clinical concerns, contacts prescribers when clarification is needed, and uses professional judgment to ensure prescriptions are prepared and dispensed appropriately.

The role also supervises pharmacy operations, including workflow, staff activity, cash management, inventory, and store security. The pharmacist may act as pharmacist in charge when the managing pharmacist is absent and may occasionally drive to and work at other Northside pharmacies. The position is based in a pharmacy environment and may require shift and regular-day-off rotation and on-call availability.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Licensed pharmacist in the State of Ohio.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Excellent decision-making, conflict-resolution, and investigative skills.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Computer skills, including knowledge of pharmacy software.

Responsibilities

• Interpret prescriptions using professional judgment and dispense pharmaceuticals and related products.
• Review patients’ medication utilization for therapeutic duplication, disease state, drug interactions, allergies, dosage, treatment duration, abuse, or misuse, and take appropriate action when concerns arise.
• Contact prescribers to clarify orders or notify them when medications are unobtainable.
• Verify the pharmaceutical agent matches the prescription order and use professional judgment to select the appropriate container and label.
• Verify that the specific patient receives the prescribed drug from the proper practitioner.
• Calculate doses and prepare compounded prescriptions and IV medications according to physician orders.
• Provide patient education and counseling as needed.
• Supervise technical staff, remain physically present in the pharmacy, and personally review and approve professional pharmaceutical activity.
• Oversee store cash management and observe staff activity.
• Assist with orienting new staff, interns, and externs to the department.
• Manage workflow, assign workloads, and approve overtime and time off as needed.
• Assist with pharmaceutical ordering and inventory to maintain appropriate inventory levels and use quality, cost-effective products.
• Secure the building before leaving at the close of the day.
• Act as pharmacist in charge in the absence of the managing pharmacist.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time