Lead Retail Pharmacist

$6,000 New Hire sign on bonus offered!

What Retail Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Retail Pharmacy is responsible for ensuring the correct and safe dispensing of prescription medications to the general public, in accordance with legal, ethical and professional guidelines; may also consult with and advise patients and physicians regarding prescribed and over-the-counter medications.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the retail pharmacy at Central Maine Medical Center and we are currently hiring for a full time (40 hours/week) Lead Retail Pharmacist to work during facility hours. The retail pharmacy is open Monday - Friday, 7:00am-7:00pm and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacy manager in all aspects of daily operations.

• Participates in supervision of technical staff.

• Provide professional consultation to both patients and prescribers of partner health facility.

• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols, to verify physician orders for medications using pharmacy information system. Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.

• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. Checks all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.

• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.

• Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regiments, or are being discharged.

• Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists. Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.

• Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.

• Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.

• Active Maine pharmacist license in good standing.

• 3+ years experience in a retail pharmacy setting highly preferred.

• Management experience preferred.

• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.

• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.

• Flexibility to work various shifts.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects.

• May contribute to the development of policies and procedures.

• Works on complex projects of large scope.

• Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

• Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives.

• Completes work; independently receives general guidance on new projects.

• Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives.

• May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated hourly range: $52.90 per hour - $79.27 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.