Retail Staff Pharmacist

generis Tek • Hebron, NE

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About The Position

This position contributes to Thayer County Health Services’ vision and mission by providing prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and practices. The pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to patients, supports appropriate medication use and therapeutic outcomes, and helps ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. The role is based in Hebron, Nebraska, and includes monthly consulting for contracted long-term care facilities.

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
• Successful passage of a pharmacy licensure examination in accordance with the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.
• Current Nebraska license to practice pharmacy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• PharmD preferred.
• Three years of retail pharmacist experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• PharmD degree.
• Three years of retail experience as a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized pharmaceutical services, including advising physicians on drug therapy, drug toxicity and side effects, appropriate doses, and the ordering and maintenance of drugs and supplies.
• Prepare and dispense medications; oversee non-pharmacist personnel involved in the medication-use process; and ensure prescription and medication orders are accurate, complete, appropriate, and legally compliant.
• Maintain relationships with medical and nursing staff and provide timely information about pharmaceuticals, therapeutic options, drug use and compatibility, controlled-drug regulations, and Nebraska Department of Health standards.
• Conduct medication-use reviews, assess patient compliance and outcomes, suggest treatment modifications, instruct patients in proper medication use, and make patient-care rounds with physicians as needed.
• Individualize medication regimens using pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles, and establish and continually improve pharmaceutical care within areas of responsibility.
• Ensure medicinal products are stored appropriately and securely and that inventory complies with state and federal requirements.
• Respond to medication-related queries from the hospital, other hospitals, and the public.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA recommendations and regulations.
• Keep current with drug knowledge and healthcare developments and collaborate with medical staff and colleagues.
• Write drug-use guidelines for the hospital and long-term care facilities; prepare drug and therapeutic bulletins; and implement relevant regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provide information related to budgets and drug expenditures; process cash and credit transactions and provide patients with receipts and related information.
• Attend required meetings and participate in facility and community committees as requested.
• Mentor healthcare professionals in training, including pharmacy, medical, and nursing students, through practical and didactic experiences.
• Provide monthly consulting to contracted long-term care facilities.
• Perform other duties as needed by the facility.
• Follow facility procedures and policies, perform duties within the scope of licensure, and comply with the organization’s Compliance Program and required training.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, formal greetings, cooperation with change, appropriate hygiene and attire, and respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in interactions with patients, visitors, and staff.

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