Pharmacist, Retail

Hopedale Medical Complex; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopedale Medical Complex in Illinois is seeking a Retail Pharmacist to manage and operate the pharmacy within our wellness center. You will provide pharmaceutical care to our community with compassion and precision.

You will dispense prescriptions, review orders for accuracy, counsel patients on drug interactions and storage, support immunizations, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and maintain complete pharmacy records.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of dosage forms, drug interactions, and pharmacy law.
• Excellent communication with patients and staff.
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescription medications and counsel on safe use.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy and suitability.
• Advise patients on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Assess medication strength and compliance with regulations.
• Manage health screenings and immunizations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize care.
• Maintain records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, and registries of controlled drugs.
• Educate patients on health promotion, disease prevention and managing chronic conditions.

Skills

dosage forms & interactions

pharmacy law & ethics

communication skills

independent & team work

Job description

Join our dedicated team at Hopedale Medical Complex, where we focus on delivering personalized, high-quality healthcare in a supportive environment. We are looking for a professional Retail Pharmacist to manage and operate the pharmacy within our wellness center. This role necessitates a compassionate approach and meticulous attention to detail, providing pharmaceutical care to our community.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing prescription medications to patients and offering expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.
• Reviewing prescriptions to ensure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability for the patient.
• Providing information and advice to patients about drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
• Assessing the strength and purity of medications and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Managing health and wellness screenings and providing immunizations.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize care.
• Maintaining records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, and registries of controlled drugs.
• Educating patients on health promotion, disease prevention and managing chronic conditions.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of dosage forms, drug interactions, pharmacy law and medical ethics.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex issues to patients and staff.
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and effective problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team.