Role Summary: Acts as a pharmacist in a retail pharmacy setting, delivering accurate, safe, and efficient medication services to patients and customers. Responsible for interpreting prescriptions, evaluating medication needs, and counseling physicians, patients, and healthcare professionals as needed. Oversees pharmacy operations by delegating tasks to technicians and staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpret prescriptions, assess drug interactions, and make professional determinations regarding medication therapy.
- Process prescriptions received via phone or in person, reviewing for sensitivities, interactions, contraindications, and duplications.
- Enter patient data and insurance information to maintain accurate medication profiles and billing.
- Provide counseling to ensure correct medication administration and patient adherence.
- Resolve routine prescribing issues, suggest formulary substitutions, and coordinate with physicians on drug therapy.
- Supervise pharmacy staff, including technicians, and ensure workflow efficiency and accuracy.
- Prepare specialized medications, including compounding and sterile products, using aseptic techniques.
- Assist in inventory management and pharmacy operations, including ordering supplies and medications.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with all policies and standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (required).
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and formulary management.
- Excellent communication, counseling, and professional judgment skills.
- Ability to supervise staff and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
- Experience with sterile compounding and medication preparation preferred.
- Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.