Retail Pharmacist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Reedsville (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a licensed pharmacist to provide comprehensive medication services at a retail pharmacy. You will interpret prescriptions, review for interactions, and counsel patients and physicians to promote safe and effective therapy.

The role includes compounding, IV admixtures, sterile products, and supervising pharmacy technicians to maintain accuracy and quality in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy is required.
• Strong knowledge of prescription processing, drug interactions, compounding, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication, supervision, and collaborative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions received via phone or in person, reviewing for sensitivities, interactions, contraindications, and duplications.
• Enter patient medical, demographic, and insurance information to maintain accurate profiles.
• Provide counseling to physicians, patients, and customers to ensure proper medication delivery and adherence.
• Resolve routine prescribing issues, suggest formulary substitutions, and coordinate pharmacy activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, ensuring accuracy and quality of their work.
• Consult with physicians on drug therapy, formulary status, and medication ingredients.
• Prepare specialized medications, including compounding, IV admixtures, and sterile products, using aseptic techniques.
• Assist in inventory management and medication ordering, and assume operational responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Prescription processing

Drug interactions

Counseling

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Role Overview

Functions as a pharmacist at a retail pharmacy, providing accurate, safe, and efficient medication services to patients and customers. Responsible for interpreting prescriptions, evaluating drug interactions, performing drug utilization reviews, and ensuring proper dispensing. Collaborates with physicians and health professionals through counseling and consultation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions received via phone or in person, reviewing for sensitivities, interactions, contraindications, and duplications.


• Enter patient medical, demographic, and insurance information to maintain accurate profiles.


• Provide counseling to physicians, patients, and customers to ensure proper medication delivery and adherence.


• Resolve routine prescribing issues, suggest formulary substitutions, and coordinate pharmacy activities in compliance with regulatory standards.


• Supervise pharmacy technicians, ensuring accuracy and quality of their work.


• Consult with physicians on drug therapy, formulary status, and medication ingredients.


• Prepare specialized medications, including compounding, IV admixtures, and sterile products, using aseptic techniques.


• Assist in inventory management and medication ordering, and assume operational responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required. Strong knowledge of prescription processing, drug interactions, compounding, and regulatory standards. Excellent communication, supervision, and collaborative skills are essential.