About this opportunity
McDonough District Hospital lists this STAFF PHARMACIST opportunity in macomb, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Expected pay for this position is $56.77-$85.16. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
MDH Benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision
457B and employer match for FT Employees
Company paid STD and LTD
Job Summary
As the person to whom patients trust with therapeutic recommendations and oversight of medications, our optimal candidates will be willing to work collaboratively with patients and our clinic providers, clinic staff and nursing homes to exceed expectations for pharmacy care. Our goal at MDH Community Pharmacy is to provide not only a pharmacy experience for our patients, but a work environment that far exceeds what is expected in a Retail Pharmacy setting. The candidates should enjoy engaging customers and patients, at the pharmacy and in the clinics, by greeting them, and describing the benefits of using the pharmacy. In addition, the candidates should work to resolves customer issues and concerns in a timely manner and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experiece.
Job Specifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1+ year relevant experience as a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Intern preferred
Bachelor's Degree (Pharmacy) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required
IL State Pharmacist License required without restrictions, or willing to transfer licensure if relocating from out-of-state
APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certification preferred, or willing to become certified as soon as possible
APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certification preferred
Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding Experience a plus
Long-Term Care Pharmacy experience a plus
Independent Retail Pharmacy experience a plus
IL State-approved Certification to prescribe Hormonal Contraceptives a plus
IL State-approved Certification to administer Long-Acting Antipsychotic Injections a plus
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required, with ability to learn new software systems, as needed
Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
Great attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, and handling complex patient matters professionally and with discretion
Excellent Communication skills required
ATTRIBUTES: Work Ethic/Integrity - must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
Strategy and Planning - ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
Problem Solving - ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
Team Oriented - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS:
Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to the patient, including filling, order entry, and packaging
Review completed orders to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly
Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, Incompatibilities with current medications, frequency of refills, etc.
Interpret prescription orders, to include exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription, taking into account patient safety and legal limitations.
Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations
Adhere to all applicable guidelines for compounding
Transfer prescriptions to and from other pharmacies as needed
Provide counseling to patients at prescription pickup, as required by IL statute
Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, etc.
Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par, as well as maintaining all applicable federal and state inventory record-keeping requirements
On exception items, look up most cost-effective product to order
Notify customer/facility if product is out of stock and when the order can be filled
Restock station supplies as needed - vials, cassettes, labels, delivery tickets, etc.
Oversee the work of all technicians and give feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance
Log all medication error occurrences
Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed
Flexible schedule availability, including rotating weekends, rotating nights, and rotating holidays
Worksite address
macomb, IL, 61455, US
Who can apply
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