Coordinator - Employee Pharmacy

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacist Coordinator for the Employee Pharmacy in Mountain Home, Arkansas. This role involves reviewing prescriptions, dispensing medications, and providing drug information to optimize patient therapy.

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D, have a current Arkansas Pharmacist license, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This position entails working 4 ten-hour shifts per week within a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• Current Arkansas Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible to obtain it within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret physician prescriptions.
• Provide timely and accurate drug information.
• Perform clinical interventions for patient medication therapy.
• Manage pharmacy operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor Degree of Pharmacy or Pharm D

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Pharmacist Coordinator - Employee Pharmacy

Under the general direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the Retail Employee Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and interpreting physician prescriptions, accurately dispensing medications, providing timely and accurate drug information, and performing well‑reasoned and appropriate clinical interventions to optimize patient medication therapy. Performing business management responsibilities commensurate with needs of the operation.

Job Requirements

Education: Graduate of accredited school of Pharmacy; Bachelor Degree of Pharmacy or Pharm D.

Experience: Retail management experience or equivalent training preferred.

Certifications: Current Arkansas Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible to obtain pharmacist license within 90 days of hire date.

Other: Proven communication skills; able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within the organization. Attentive to detail, strong interpersonal skills, fosters a team environment, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize work in a fast paced environment. Trained in general use of pharmacy computer systems.

Safety Sensitive Designation

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (8‑10 hours per shift). Ability to occasionally bend, squat, and kneel to pick up items from floor or on higher/lower shelves, and ability to lift and carry moderate loads up to 20 pounds with proper body mechanics. Requires repetitive use of hands and fingers (use of computer keyboard), and ability to finger, grasp, and feel objects. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle stressful situations with efficiency and composure, operate equipment required to perform pharmacy department tasks, work with numerous or constant interruptions, and perform independent work. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner. Ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Hospital environment to include Emergency Pharmacy. Potential exposure to hazardous or toxic substances (e.g., chemotherapeutic and/or cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions).

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Pharmacy staff: 4 days a week, 10 hour shifts