Retail Pharmacist

Pharmacist

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A Brief Overview

The Pharmacist serves as the pharmacy liaison between the retail pharmacy, inpatient pharmacy, hospital units, clinics, providers, and patients. The individual will be responsible for maintaining competency in the unique aspects of various pediatric drug therapies.

The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to this patient population served and support the Director to provide overall leadership in directing the clinical and operations for retail pharmacy activities and services.

What You Will Do

• Responsible to provide accurate and timely retail pharmacy services for patients with medication needs that are being discharged or seen in the outpatient clinic setting at CHOP.
• Completes clinical verification of prescriptions including review of patient charts in compliance with CHOP policy and all accrediting agency and regulatory guidelines for pharmacy dispensing.
• Provides quality medication pharmacotherapy and collaborates with physicians, nurses, other health care professionals as well as the patient/caregiver to deliver safe patient care and optimal patient care and outcomes.
• Refers patients for enrollment to other CHOP Pharmacy services when applicable.
• Responsible to complete all patient documentation timely and in compliance with CHOP policy.
• Verifies and confirms validity of all prescriptions received by CHOP Retail Pharmacy.
• Verifies the accuracy of prescription information entered into the pharmacy dispensing system and product selection of dispensed medications.
• Provides customer service and communicates with prescribers, patients, and/or insurance representatives as needed to expedite processing of patient orders.
• Provides and receives accurate and timely communication to render interdisciplinary patient care.
• Provides drug information and/or presents educational programs to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Provides training and orientation to new retail pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy services.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure that daily production, quality, and service levels are maintained Participates in departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Precept pharmacy students, interns, and/or residents as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Retail Pharmacy Management

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Required
• Doctorate Pharmacy Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology and personal computers preferred. (Required proficiency)
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonate, child, and adolescent preferred. (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required

SALARY RANGE:

$56.70 - $75.10 Hourly

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.