Retail Pharmacist

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location.

Float position - Primarily based in Mason City.

The Retail Pharmacist accepts the responsibility and accountability for the accurate control of and appropriate dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications. Ensures appropriate counseling of patients regarding their medications.

• Accepts responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians dentists and other qualified providers

• Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike being a good listener and adjusting style as needed

• Represents MercyOne Family Pharmacies in a courteous friendly and caring manner

• Performs duties with flexibility adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers prioritizing work load accordingly

• Ensures that pharmacists are providing all patient counseling consultation and any other activities that involve professional judgment

• Counsels patients receiving prescription medications non-prescription medications devices and supplies as appropriate while protecting their health and drug information.

• Provides information to medical staff concerning all aspects of clinical pharmaceutical information pertaining to the patients care and well-being keeping in mind the confidential nature of all such information and communication.

• Monitors patient medication therapy for pharmaceutical care parameters and documents (as required) the appropriate findings recommendations interventions and outcomes.

• Maintains positive behaviors approaches attitude and commitment to interpersonal service toward patients visitors customers and co-workers.

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical services

• Shares in the on-call and weekend rotations.

• Adheres to all state and federal laws surrounding the appropriate security and control of and dispensing of medications.

• Assists in training and continued development of support staff pharmacy residents students and interns.

• Assist in inventory maintenance ensuring appropriate inventory levels ordering and security of inventory including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts.

• Demonstrates desire to be the best you can be in retail Pharmacyby continuous learning through reading networking and attending educational seminars

• Actively participates in quality and problem solving activities with other pharmacy staff and other hospital departments.

• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.

• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.

• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.

• Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of MercyOne North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organizations Mission Values and Guiding Behaviors.

• Supports and abides by all medical center departmental and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.

• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor manager or department head.

Schedule: Full Time Day Shift

General Requirements:

• Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy is required.

• Iowa Pharmacist License either by examination or reciprocity is required.

• Completes Mandatory Reporting requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.

• Previous practical experience and/or certification in areas related to practice site are preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.