Pharmacist - Retail reviews prescriptions and compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs according to regulatory requirements and guidelines in a retail environment. Responds to customers questions about medications and advises about drug safety and potential interactions. Being a Pharmacist - Retail manages the transfer of prescriptions, incoming physician calls, and drug utilization review. Ensures that pharmacy's patient and financial records are correctly input and maintained. Additionally, Pharmacist - Retail requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires registered pharmacist(RPh). Requires pharmacy practice. Pharmacist - Retail's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The following statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements, which may be inherent in the position.
Job Summary: Retail pharmacist fills prescriptions and manages retail pharmacy medications distribution, monitor patient drug therapies and provide drug information. Pharmacist supervises and directs supportive personnel and manages all aspects of retail pharmacy.
Reports To: Director of Pharmacy Supervises: All retail pharmacy personnel
Some of the many skills performed: A. Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
complete pharmacy patient medical profiles.
B. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
rational drug therapy selection.
Inspections and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned.
C. Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department
Appraisal of pharmacy support personnel.
Timely manner.
D. Maintains competency required for current job title/position.
E. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. |
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Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience/Skills Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduation from an ACPE accredited
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Licensure by the Parenteral Certification |