Pharmacist

Local Health Pharmacy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Local Health Pharmacy is seeking a part-time Pharmacist to join our Touhy Pharmacy location in Chicago, IL. The role covers Saturday shifts twice a month from 9 AM to 1 PM and involves dispensing prescriptions, counseling patients, and supervising Pharmacy Technicians.

The incumbent will maintain compliance with professional standards and state laws, manage inventories, and participate in daily billing procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited Pharmacy College.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state.
• One to two years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescriptions and supervise Pharmacy Technicians; ensure accuracy of medication dispensing.
• Counsel patients by phone and in person; communicate treatment plans and safety information.
• Review inventory daily; place orders to maintain adequate stock without overstocking.
• Ensure proper billing and compliance with insurance plans, CMS, and board regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

PharmD

Job description

We are looking for an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our team part-time at our Touhy Pharmacy location in Chicago, IL! This role will cover Saturday shifts twice a month from 9 AM - 1 PM.

Under indirect supervision, provides full range of patient services by filling prescriptions, counseling patients, supervising Pharmacy Technicians, and providing professional services. Assures that all services comply with professional standards and applicable laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Interprets written prescriptions, checks for drug interactions and allergies, enters prescription and patient data into computer system, and gives prescription information to Pharmacy Technician for filling. Supervises Technicians, checks all work for accuracy.
• Serves patients by counseling over the phone and in person. Conveys pertinent information regarding how and for how long the medication should be taken. Answers patient’s questions. Consults with other health care professionals and conducts research as necessary to ensure that all services are in the best interests of the patient and conform to established professional standards and applicable state laws.
• Review inventory daily. Places orders for medications, as necessary. Maintains adequate supplies without overstocking.
• Ensure proper billing occurs when pharmacist on duty in compliance with insurance plan, CMS, and/or board of pharmacy.
• Counsels patients to ensure that patients understand their treatment program and to ensure that treatment goals are being met. Meets face to face with patients, discusses disease state and treatment options. Answers questions to ensure patient understanding.
• Maintains current state pharmacy license.
• Maintains working knowledge of all aspects of the computer and cash register.
• Maintains store competitiveness and profitability by controlling operational expenses and maximizing sales.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance. Develops courteous and professional relationships with patients, customers, and co-workers.
• Comply with all security/loss prevention procedures including setting alarm, securing safe, etc.
• Maintain a perpetual schedule II inventory
• Complete third-party rejections
• Maintain daily and weekly reports
• In cases of dispensing incidents, follow company procedures: notification and report completed
• Ensure compliance with all company procedures and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Bachelor's level degree in Pharmacy OR PharmDfrom accredited Pharmacy College.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy license in the state.
• One to two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills