Staff Pharmacist

Guardian Pharmacy•Fenton, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian of the Heartland, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is hiring a Staff Pharmacist in Fenton, Missouri. The pharmacist ensures prescriptions are filled accurately, promptly, in accordance with regulations, and packaged appropriately for each facility. The role includes preparing and verifying medication orders, exercising professional judgment to support patient safety, advising patients and healthcare professionals, overseeing pharmacy technicians, and supporting inventory and pharmacy operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday with varying shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., plus a weekend shift every fourth week on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The work environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, and the position requires flexibility in working hours. Guardian delivers customized medication management solutions to healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. Its technology-enabled pharmacy services and locally operated pharmacies support tailored care. The company describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive, with opportunities to learn and grow. Guardian offers competitive pay and a total rewards package that includes a 401(k) with company match, medical, dental and vision coverage, health and flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, an employee assistance program, paid holidays and sick days, and vacation benefits based on years of service. Some listed health and insurance benefits are limited to full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Unrestricted state pharmacist license.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while handling multiple tasks and strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, including seeking out errors and asking questions when something appears inaccurate.
Ability to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy operations system experience is preferred; the posting also describes it as required.
Medical consulting experience.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to confirm prescriptions were filled correctly.
Assess whether dispensing a drug is legal and pharmaceutically appropriate, considering allergies, incompatibilities with current medications, refill frequency, and other factors.
Interpret prescription orders and use professional judgment about whether to dispense, considering patient safety and legal limitations.
Comply with Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable compounding guidelines.
Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, and others.
Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when supplies fall below par.
Identify the most cost-effective product to order for exception items.
Notify customers or facilities when a product is out of stock and when the order can be filled.
Restock station supplies, including vials, cassettes, labels, and delivery tickets.
Oversee technicians' work and provide performance feedback to their supervisor.
Log medication error occurrences.
Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.