Pharmacist, Retail

Retail Pharmacist, PRN

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The Retail Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing and controlling both prescription and non-prescription medications. The Retail Pharmacist reviews prescriptions and compounds and dispenses drugs according to regulatory requirements and guidelines in a retail environment.

Responsibilities

Enter, fill, check patient orders

Checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labeled

Advising patients about medicines, including how to take them, what reactions may occur and answering patients questions

Supervising the preparation of any medicines

Review and interpret prescription orders to verify accuracy and appropriateness

Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans

Selling over-the-counter medicines

Counseling and advising the public on the treatment of minor illnesses

Dispensing prescription medicines to customers

Oversee the ordering and storage of medical products to ensure safety and compliance with regulations

Manage pharmacy staff and oversee day-to-day operations

Keep up-to-date records of patients prescriptions

Monitor the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy

Ensure the pharmacy complies with all local and federal regulations

Perform regular inventory audits to ensure accurate dispensing

Availability to work 1 to 2 days per week & available to cover full-time pharmacist PTO requests and / or sick days

Must be a licensed pharmacist in the State of Illinois or eligible to become licensed in the State of Illinois.

Proven experience as a pharmacist

Thorough understanding of dosage administration and measurement, chemical compounds, medical brands etc.

Outstanding knowledge of MS Office and Pharmacy information systems (e.g. RX30, CPSI)

Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology

Good organizational skills

Excellent communication skills with a customer-oriented approach

Integrity and compassion

Degree in Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Valid license to practice the profession

Physical Job Requirements :

Lifting (25-50 lbs.)

Being on your feet most of the day (extended walking and standing)

Repetitive movements

Stooping and bending

Vision and hearing required

Pushing and pulling

Reaching above the head and bending of the neck

Close vision work (computer work, reading small print)

Sitting

Compensation details : 59-70 Hourly Wage

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