Role Overview: Acts as a pharmacist at a retail pharmacy, delivering safe, accurate medication services by filling prescriptions, evaluating medical needs, and consulting with healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities: Interprets prescriptions, reviews medication profiles for interactions, and ensures proper dispensing. Enters patient and insurance information, provides counseling to patients and physicians, and resolves prescribing issues. Supervises pharmacy staff, coordinates pharmacy operations, and ensures compliance with regulatory standards. Prepares specialized medications such as compounding and sterile products when needed. Assists in inventory management and suggests operational improvements.
Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree required. Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical care, drug interactions, and formulary management. Excellent communication skills for counseling and collaboration. Ability to supervise staff and manage pharmacy operations effectively. Knowledge of aseptic techniques for sterile preparations. Ability to evaluate prescriptions and resolve therapeutic issues.
Work Environment: Performs duties primarily in a clinical setting, ensuring compliance with policies and delivering high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, continuous improvement, and adherence to safety standards.