Staff Pharmacist

In Touch Pharmaceuticals; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

In Touch Pharmaceuticals in Valparaiso, Indiana, seeks a Staff Pharmacist to oversee daily pharmaceutical operations under the Director of Pharmacy. The role emphasizes license compliance, accurate dispensing, and team leadership within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities include medication preparation, patient and professional counseling, and ensuring state and federal regulatory adherence. The position requires strong problem-solving, English fluency, and physical stamina for long shifts

Qualifications

• Holds an Indiana pharmacist’s license.
• Remains in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy.
• Possesses problem-solving skills.
• Speaks English fluently and clearly to allow communication with staff.
• Physically able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Capable of lifting upto 10 pounds without restriction.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals according to state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Manages medication profiles by reviewing drug therapies; advising interventions.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling nurses on drug therapies.
• Develops pharmacological and organizational knowledge by participating in in-services; Pharmacist meetings, and other meetings as necessary.
• Develops pharmacological and organizational knowledge of others by participating in the training of students, technicians, and other pharmacists.
• Helps maintain customer facility compliance with state and federal drug laws as regulated by state board of nursing, the drug enforcement administration, CMS guidelines, and the food and drug administration by recommending order clarifications in anticipation of nursing unit inspections.
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state boards of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration by maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work of technicians; studying existing and new legislation; advising management on needed actions.
• Supports pharmacy staff by identifying educational topics and development of in-service material when appropriate.
• Willingness to be trained in sterile compounding, monitoring and dosing of intravenously administered anti-infectives.
• Maintains as safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains pharmacological knowledge by completing continuing education credits as required by the state of Indiana.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Fluent English

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Indiana pharmacist license

Job description

Staff Pharmacist

In Touch Pharmaceuticals Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

About this position

Staff Pharmacists will be under the authority of the Director of Pharmacy.

The following is a guideline of what is expected and the responsibilities included in the Staff Pharmacist position.

Job Requirements

• Holds an Indiana pharmacist’s license
• Remains in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
• Possesses problem-solving skills
• Speaks English fluently and clearly to allow communication with staff
• Physically able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Capable of lifting upto 10 pounds without restriction

Staff Pharmacists will be under the authority of the Director of Pharmacy.

The following is a guideline of what is expected and the responsibilities included in the Staff Pharmacist position.

Job Requirements

• Holds an Indiana pharmacist’s license
• Remains in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
• Possesses problem-solving skills
• Speaks English fluently and clearly to allow communication with staff
• Physically able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Capable of lifting upto 10 pounds without restriction

Job Duties

Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals according to state regulations and established company policies and procedures. Manages medication profiles by reviewing drug therapies; advising interventions. Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow ; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections. Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling nurses on drug therapies. Develops pharmacological and organizational knowledge by participating in in-services; Pharmacist meetings, and other meetings as necessary. Develops pharmacological and organizational knowledge of others by participating in the training of students, technicians, and other pharmacists. Helps maintain customer facility compliance with state and federal drug laws as regulated by state board of nursing, the drug enforcement administration, CMS guidelines, and the food and drug administration by recommending order clarifications in anticipation of nursing unit inspections. Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state boards of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration by maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work of technicians; studying existing and new legislation; advising management on needed actions. Supports pharmacy staff by identifying educational topics and development of in-service material when appropriate. Willingness to be trained in sterile compounding, monitoring and dosing of intravenously administered anti-infectives. Maintains as safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains pharmacological knowledge by completing continuing education credits as required by the state of Indiana. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Staff Pharmacist Team

• Responsible for learning and understanding the day-to-day operations and workflow in all areas of the pharmacy
• Establish and maintain a professional and effective working environment with your team members
• Responsible for communicating workflow and any other necessary information between team members and necessary departments
• Empowered to make decisions based on workflow and daily production requirements
• Identify, prioritize and delegate team members to achieve a consistent and productive workflow
• Enhance a positive work environment by leading through example
• Responsible for coaching and training team members
• Apply problem-solving and time-management skills to enhance productivity

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an all-encompassing list of all responsibilities, duties, and skilled required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.