Retail Pharmacist

Retail Pharmacist

Requirements

• Pharmacist license issued by the state in which the team member practices
• Two certifications: Immunization and non-vaccine injectable
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Strong customer service and organizational skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with providers, staff and patients
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously
• Intermediate computer skills including the ability to navigate through a database and run reports

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates, and consults with patients and other health care providers on issues relating to drug related problems and optimal drug therapy
• Checks to prevent allergic or adverse drug reactions and reports them through appropriate channels
• Reviews and interprets medication histories in order to make recommendations regarding drug therapy
• Reviews and evaluates drug related information to make recommendations regarding the most effective, cost-effective drug therapy
• Clarifies the patient’s understanding of their therapy to ensure the best possible outcome
• Assures medication needs of patients are met throughout the continuum of care
• Prepares and distributes drugs in accordance with Wisconsin Administrative Code relating to the practice of Pharmacy
• Provides work direction and guidance for technicians in performing technical pharmacy functions
• Is responsible for checking technician’s work to maintain high standards of pharmaceutical care
• Provides input into establishing and implementing written policies and procedures for all pharmacy operations
• Assumes responsibility for operation of the department in the absence of the direct supervisor
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Preferred Qualifications

• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion