Retail Pharmacist

Retail Pharmacist

Under the direction of the Retail Pharmacy Manager, the Retail Pharmacist is responsible for all areas of retail pharmaceutical services for MMC including the procurement, distribution, storage and administration of drugs by appropriate staff. The Retail Pharmacist ensures that pharmacy services of MMC are in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.

Position qualifications include:

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in California.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Meets requirements as set forth by federal, state and local laws, guidelines and regulations governing retail pharmaceutical services.
• Maintains required continuing education hours annually.
• Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
• Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.

Position responsibilities include:

• Demonstrates professional behavior, both when on duty and as a representative of the hospital outside of normal work hours.
• Demonstrates a positive working relationship with patients, visitors and facility staff.
• Demonstrates organizational ability and time management.
• Produces deliverable products on time, within budget, and with minimal direction.
• Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Maintains an organized set of records, delivers records immediately upon request.
• Communicates appropriately, respectfully and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately.
• Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
• Answers phone calls, assists public and forwards appropriately if necessary in a professional and friendly manner.
• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals for patient care.
• Reviews prescriptions issued by Physician or other authorized prescriber to ensure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
• Directs pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals if counseling offer is accepted.
• Actively engages patients and clients with respect to customer service programs offered by the pharmacy.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
• Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
• Instructs interns and other pharmacy personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy and maintains correct pharmacist to technician and pharmacist to intern ratios per state/federal law.
• Maintains awareness of third party Rx systems and resolves third party rejection problems promptly.
• Reports prescription errors immediately and adheres to company policy regarding medication incidents.
• Maintains awareness of loss prevention controls and procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with physicians and other health care professionals in order to better assist the customer.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Pursues training and development opportunities; keeps abreast of new items, changing laws, regulations, and new pharmacy-related programs through participation in continuing education courses and reviewing pharmacy-related literature; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments; maintains confidentiality.
• Maximizes sales and controls expenses in the retail pharmacy.
• Ensures currency and consistency of pharmacy policies.
• Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Communicates changes effectively; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Understands business implications of decisions; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; ensures daily housekeeping, cleanliness, and sanitation program as established within company guidelines.
• Other duties may be assigned (may include technician-related duties depending on available staff).