Outpatient Pharmacist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Mississippi seeks a Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services, counsel patients, perform safety reviews, interpret prescriptions, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will engage customers, manage medication safety, oversee inventory, collaborate with healthcare providers, and participate in staff training and community outreach to promote high-quality care across departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of retail pharmacy experience.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacy license or eligibility, to be obtained within 120 days.
• Basic computer literacy, strong interpersonal skills, and clinical awareness.
• Preferred certifications include BLS and/or ACLS, with advanced clinical training.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions accurately and manage medication safety.

Responsibilities

• Engage and assist customers, ensuring positive experiences.
• Review prescriptions for safety and accuracy, and interpret medical provider instructions.
• Provide medication counseling, health education, and wellness services.
• Support pharmacy operations, including inventory and financial management.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and participate in community outreach.
• Train and supervise pharmacy staff and interns.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and stay updated on industry developments.
• Participate in departmental committees and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Retail pharmacy experience

Interpersonal skills

Clinical awareness

Basic computer literacy

Prescription interpretation

Medication safety

Customer engagement

Education

Pharm.D. or B.S.

Job description

Role Overview

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services including medication counseling, safety reviews, drug interaction assessments, and preventive healthcare. They ensure accurate dispensing, interpret prescriptions, and maintain regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include engaging customers, resolving issues, developing customer relationships, and offering health advice. They perform medication management, verify prescriptions, and oversee pharmacy operations, including inventory and financial records. They collaborate with healthcare providers, process insurance claims, and conduct clinical and wellness services. Additionally, they assist in staff training, supervise team members, and promote best practices for safety and efficiency. The role requires maintaining current knowledge through ongoing education, certifications, and professional development, along with managing pharmacy practice effectively. The pharmacist also interprets prescribing instructions, manages medication safety considerations, and participates in departmental committees and community outreach activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum one year of retail pharmacy experience.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• Active, unrestricted pharmacy license or eligibility, to be obtained within 120 days.
• Basic computer literacy, strong interpersonal skills, and clinical awareness.
• Preferred certifications include BLS and/or ACLS, with advanced clinical training.
• Ability to interpret prescriptions accurately and manage medication safety.

Key Duties

• Engage and assist customers, ensuring positive experiences.
• Review prescriptions for safety and accuracy, and interpret medical provider instructions.
• Provide medication counseling, health education, and wellness services.
• Support pharmacy operations, including inventory and financial management.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and participate in community outreach.
• Train and supervise pharmacy staff and interns.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and stay updated on industry developments.
• Participate in departmental committees and quality improvement initiatives.