Contract Retail Pharmacist

The GW Medical Faculty Associates; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist to proficiently perform and document routine professional duties in preparing and dispensing medication. Duties include patient counseling, maintaining inventory, and compounding specialized medications.

This temporary contract position is expected to end on October 31, 2026, and requires a current DC Registered Pharmacist license and at least 1 year of professional experience. Join us in providing exceptional patient care while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Current and valid license as a Registered Pharmacist in DC.
• A minimum of 1 year of licensed professional pharmacy experience.
• Ability to handle ambiguity with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, computer entry, and dispense prescriptions.
• Counsel and advise patients on their medications.
• Maintain inventory and order drugs.
• Compound specialized creams and ointments.
• Vaccinate patients per protocol.

Skills

Patient counseling

Medication therapy management

Regulatory compliance

Inventory management

Pharmacy licenses

Education

Bachelor of Science or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Position Summary

To proficiently perform and document routine professional duties in the preparation and dispensing of medication. Provide patient counseling. The Pharmacist will have duties assigned in the Retail Pharmacy and other special projects as assigned.

This role is contract (temporary), and it is anticipated to end October 31, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for interpretation, computer entry, and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Counsel and advise patients on their medications and regimens.
• Maintain inventory and order drugs.
• Compound specialized creams, ointments, solutions, suppositories, and troches.
• Assist in the orientation of new pharmacy staff.
• Maintain stock and controlled drug records and inventories.
• Input data into the customer profile system.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic pharmacokinetic principles.
• Analyze prescription trends and adjust purchases accordingly to maximize inventory turnover.
• Resolve patient problems and clarify third-party coverage issues.
• Retrieve and apply drug information to general patient care.
• Perform medication therapy management, including targeted interventions and complete medication reviews.
• Apply problem identification and resolution skills and solid therapeutic knowledge to pathophysiology, drug information, drug interactions, drug utilization review, and other areas for the defined patient population.
• Demonstrate understanding and compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures established by local and federal governments and the institution.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in day-to-day functional supervision. Work harmoniously with co-workers.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle ambiguity with professionalism while keeping patient care and compliance as priorities.
• Vaccinate patients per collaborative practice agreement, standing order, or protocol.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A Bachelor of Science or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

Licensure

• Current and valid license as a Registered Pharmacist in the District of Columbia.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of licensed professional pharmacy experience.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly sit and reach outward in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 20 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

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