Retail Pharmacist - Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in Willits, California is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to deliver pharmaceutical care and oversee medication dispensing. This role involves mentoring staff and ensuring patient safety through monitoring drug interactions and compliance with regulations.

A graduate of an accredited pharmacy school is required, along with a valid pharmacist license and BLS certification. This position emphasizes independent judgment and analysis, making it crucial for community health.

Qualifications

• Required licensed pharmacist in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in retail pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and supervises the preparation and dispensing of medication orders.
• Monitors patients' drug regimens for interactions or allergies.
• Maintains records to meet regulations and third-party payers.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Medication information

Mentorship

Education

Graduate of school of pharmacy

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Summary

Provides pharmaceutical care to patients served by the community pharmacies. Compounds, prepares, mixes, manufactures and dispenses medicines and preparations. Responsible in all areas of pharmaceutical practice to provide medication information to the medical staff, hospital staff, patients, and community. Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors. Mentors and trains staff on technical skills.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of school of pharmacy: Required
• Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
• One year's technical experience: Preferred
• One year's retail pharmacy experience: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Pharmacist license in the state of practice: Required
• All licensures and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Pharmacist at the state level: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation and dispensing of medication orders/prescriptions. Orders and maintains medication supplies. Interprets and transcribes prescriptions and obtains immediate clarification when necessary.
• Supervises support staff in the transcription and preparation of prescription medications. Assists in training by reviewing work and by answering questions.
• Monitors and reviews patients' drug regimens/profile for possible drug interactions, incompatibilities, allergies, etc. Contacts the prescriber as necessary to clarify/rectify identified problems. Maintains knowledge of over-the-counter products and provides appropriate consultation to patients.
• Maintains records required to meet third party payers, laws and regulations.
• Assists with quality assurance monitoring, data collection and continual accreditation preparedness. Individuals experiencing exposed rashes, sunburn, weeping sores, conjunctivitis, active respiratory infections or other communicable disease, or those wearing cosmetics, nail polish, or artificial nails shall be excluded from the ISO Class 5 and ISO Class 7 compounding areas until their conditions are remedied.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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