Retail Float Pharmacist

Responsibilities

Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens; Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers; Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens; Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions; Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable; Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities; Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system; Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process; Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications; Practices in compliance with organization's policies and procedures and applicable regulations; Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications; Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned; Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned; Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members

Requirements

Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP; Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity; Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice; Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice; Maintains skills in area of practice; Strong computer skills; Excellent communication and organization skills; Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills; Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills; Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion; Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance; May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel; Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines; Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font; Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing; Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development over the life span and provide age-appropriate care

Benefits

Base compensation within the listed pay range; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match; Financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program