Pharmacist

First Connect Health; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

First Connect Health in Illinois seeks a Retail Pharmacist to review prescriptions, obtain clarifications, and analyze drug therapy. The pharmacist will compound and dispense medications according to established policies and supervise pharmacy technicians in medication preparation.

Required is an active Illinois State Pharmacist License with AHA BLS within 90 days of hire. Preferred qualifications include a PharmD or BS Pharmacy and 3 years of retail pharmacy experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Must have active Illinois Pharmacist license.
• AHA BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions and obtain clarifications as needed.
• Analyze drug therapy to ensure safety and effectiveness.
• Compound and dispense medications following policies and procedures.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in medication preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication with physicians/patients

Education

BS Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Retail Pharmacist reviews prescriptions, obtains clarifications and analyzes drug therapy. Responsible for compounding and dispensing medications according to established policies and procedures of the professional of pharmacy. Supervises pharmacy technicians in the preparation of medication.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensure/ Certification: Current Illinois State Pharmacist License American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required within 90 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Science Pharmacy or PharmD
• Experience: 3 years of experience in Retail Pharmacy
• Other Skills/ Knowledge: Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians, patients, and various other medical personnel when explaining medication use and gathering and exchanging other medication information. Analytical skills necessary in order to determine drug appropriateness and evaluate drug interactions. Strong customer service skills. Ability to multi-task

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