Retail Pharmacist (Full Time, 1st Shift)

Advocate Health•Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County - 3400 Union Ave, WI

21d•$55 - $82•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Pharmacist oversees pharmaceutical care and provides medication-related services to patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team. The role is based in the outpatient pharmacy at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County, which operates a discharge Meds-to-Beds program and serves the local community. Pharmacists at this location currently rotate every other weekend. Pharmacy hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The pharmacist evaluates biomedical literature and designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient-specific medication regimens. The role includes reviewing prescriptions and medication orders, counseling patients and caregivers, supporting medication safety and quality improvement, and collaborating with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and medication-use processes. The pharmacist also prepares and dispenses medications, supports emergency management when applicable, and may precept and train learners and pharmacy teammates. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week. No prior experience is required. A pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP, is required, along with applicable licensure and certifications. The position requires walking, standing, lifting and pushing specified loads, and using pharmacy and computer equipment. The stated pay range is $54.90–$82.35.

Requirements

Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity.
Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice.
Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice.
Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP.
No experience required.
Maintain skills in area of practice.
Strong computer skills.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills.
Decision-making, team-building, customer service, and conflict-resolution skills.
Life support training courses may be required at department discretion.
Ability to walk and stand considerably, push a mobile cart weighing up to 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds without assistance.
Ability to perform frequent stretching, bending, squatting, or kneeling as required.
Ability to perform writing, typing, and data entry into computers and automated dispensing machines.
Must be able to use both hands, see clearly and read small print, and have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and take precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.

Responsibilities

Oversee pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens.
Educate and counsel patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and administration.
Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens; implement and document recommendations using applicable policies and procedures.
Review and accurately interpret medication orders and prescriptions.
Participate in managing medical emergencies when applicable.
Support medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting events through appropriate channels.
Perform quality assurance and performance improvement activities for the medication-use system as appropriate.
Collaborate with the healthcare team on formulary adherence and the medication-use process; assist with acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate-use, and investigational medications.
Practice in compliance with organizational policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare and dispense medications and oversee their proper storage and handling.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned.
Mentor, orient, train, and assist with performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned.
Direct and check the work of pharmacy support team members to support safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and demonstrate knowledge of lifespan growth and development and age-specific needs.