Pharmacist Jobs in Brooklyn, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or a related field required.
• Three years of experience in a pharmaceutical department.
• Pharmacy license in good standing in the state of operation.
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, pharmacy laws, rules, and guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership abilities and capability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Complete required continuing education hours and maintain a pharmacy license in good standing.
• Working knowledge of perpetual inventory procedures.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy preferred.
• Immunization Certification preferred.
• Bilingual skills helpful based on the demographic region.

Responsibilities

• Receive prescription and refill requests from customers and/or clinics and fill them efficiently, accurately, and professionally.
• Dispense medications as prescribed and oversee accurate retrieval, counting, pouring, weighing, mixing, packaging, and labeling of products.
• Counsel customers on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including use, dosage, interactions, side effects, and storage.
• Order, stock, check inventory, and perform cycle counts for prescription and over-the-counter items; maintain familiarity with department products.
• Review received orders for amount, quality, count or weight, and condition, and ensure products are stored appropriately.
• Handle outdated or damaged products according to established guidelines.
• Maintain pharmacy records, including customer profiles, insurance forms, pharmacy record and POS systems, inventories, control records, and registries for poisons, narcotics, and controlled substances.
• Lead or oversee pharmacy technicians and/or pharmacy interns as needed to ensure efficient and accurate service.
• Communicate potential concerns to the Pharmacy Manager.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked department that complies with company standards.
• Maintain and implement pharmacy programs, including security measures, immunizations, and other clinical programs.
• Provide clinical care services as assigned.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal regulations, industry trends, and pharmacy best practices; recommend improvements to programs and processes and help ensure legal compliance.
• Comply with applicable federal and state regulations.
• Understand and communicate company service and loyalty programs and model high standards of customer service.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.