Pharmacist, PRN

RiverStone Health serves the Yellowstone County community and south-central Montana for nearly 50 years as a provider of personal and public health services. Job Details Working title: Retail Pharmacist, PRN Classification title: Pharmacists Division: Pharmacy Program: Pharmacy Reports to: Pharmacy Manager FLSA status: Non‑Exempt: PRN Job Summary The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for performing and overseeing the day‑to‑day operations in the retail pharmacy, supervising technicians, interns and students, verifying and dispensing prescriptions, providing medication education, and maintaining program integrity. Essential Functions / Major Duties and Responsibilities Perform prospective drug utilization reviews to assess potential drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplications, correct drug and appropriate dose, patient compliance, etc. Supervise preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and Durable Medical Equipment (DME) by pharmacy technicians, interns and students. Maintain integrity of pharmacy programs including 340B, ADAP, and retail medication programs. Offer counseling and patient education on new medications/DME and refill medications. Provide advice on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, adherence and storage. Collaborate with other health care professionals to evaluate drug regimens. Offer health promotion or prevention activities such as training on blood pressure devices or diabetes monitors. Create telephone encounters, look up pertinent information, and scan documents into the clinic electronic health record. Document medication‑related information accurately in the electronic health record. Utilize approved standing orders and collaborative practice agreements. Oversee operation of cash registers, credit card processing and pharmacy point‑of‑sale system. Monitor pharmacy inventories for stock levels and expiration dates. Maintain accurate prescription records according to state and federal laws. Maintain compliance with policies, procedures, pharmacy laws, regulations, and accreditation/licensure requirements. Ensure security of the pharmacy and safe storage of medications/DME, including refrigeration. Support orientation, training, and continuous learning for pharmacy technicians, identify improvement areas, and implement solutions with Pharmacy Manager. Other Duties Perform other duties as assigned in support of RiverStone Health’s mission and goals. Education and Experience Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience in a retail pharmacy. Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Current and active license as a pharmacist in the State of Montana. Basic Life Support certification. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacotherapy and pharmacist standards. Ability to use or quickly learn various computer software programs. Understanding of retail pharmacy patient assistance programs. High attention to detail. Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality. Collaborative and positive work environment skills. Excellent communication skills for customer service. Customer Service Excellence Doing things right the first time. Making people feel welcome. Showing respect for each customer. Anticipating customer needs and concerns. Keeping customers informed. Helping and going the extra mile. Responding quickly. Protecting privacy and confidentiality. Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette. Handling complaints responsibly. Being professional. Taking ownership of attitude toward service excellence. Supervision None. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work primarily in a clinic setting. Standing, bending, sitting, lifting required. Create and maintain a safe/secure working environment by adhering to safety, security, and health requirements. Freedom to Act & Decision Making Work structured by public health regulations and established medical practices. Decisions directly affect quality of services to the public. Communications & Networking Daily written and verbal communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and providers. Collaborate with team members to provide quality customer service. Budget & Resource Management None. #J-18808-Ljbffr RiverStone Health