Travel Pharmacist

Talented Medical Solutions; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks a Retail Pharmacist (Travel Pharmacist) to rotate through Rite Aid locations, dispensing prescriptions and delivering expert medication counseling.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, perform health screenings, and support pharmacy operations across multiple sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Pharm.D. from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Valid pharmacist license in CA or ability to obtain before starting.

Responsibilities

• Dispense prescriptions accurately based on physician orders.
• Provide MTM and medication counseling to customers.
• Assist customers with questions on drug interactions, side effects, and proper use.
• Administer immunizations and perform basic health screenings.
• Monitor inventory, stock, and proper storage of medications.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations (HIPAA, documentation).
• Rotate through Rite Aid locations to support staffing needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
• Assist in training pharmacy staff during rotations.

Skills

Dispensing medications

Medication counseling

Customer service

Immunizations

HIPAA compliance

Travel pharmacy

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Retail Pharmacist , you will play a critical role in providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to customers. You will be responsible for dispensing prescriptions, offering expert medication advice, and ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations. As a Travel Pharmacist, you will rotate through various Rite Aid locations, providing staffing support as needed and ensuring optimal pharmacy operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Dispensing Medications: Accurately fill prescriptions based on physician orders, ensuring safety and quality.

Medication Counseling: Provide medication therapy management (MTM) to customers, offering advice on how to use prescriptions and over-the-counter medications effectively.

Customer Service: Respond to customer inquiries, offering guidance on proper medication use, side effects, and drug interactions.

Health Screenings and Immunizations: Administer immunizations as per state and local regulations. Conduct basic health screenings for blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol.

Inventory Management: Monitor stock levels, place orders, and ensure medications are stored and handled appropriately to ensure quality and compliance.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure pharmacy practices comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including safety, privacy (HIPAA), and documentation standards.

Travel Requirements: As a Travel Pharmacist, you will be required to rotate through various Rite Aid pharmacy locations, filling temporary staffing needs, and supporting the local pharmacy team in each location.

Collaborate with Healthcare Providers: Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize patient care.

Training and Mentorship: Assist in training pharmacy staff and provide leadership during staffing rotations.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited institution.

Licensure: Valid pharmacist license in the state of California (or the ability to obtain one prior to starting employment).

Experience: Previous experience as a retail pharmacist preferred. Experience in a travel pharmacy role is a plus..

Competitive salary and benefits package.