Retail Pharmacist - Outpatient

6h6 hours ago

OU Health

US · Part-time · $115,000 – $135,000

About this role

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the retail staff pharmacist is responsible and accountable for proper compounding, dispensing, reviewing and verifying of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines. This role involves ordering and receiving pharmaceutical supplies, preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals, and preparing billing statements. It ensures compliance in the NIC Retail Pharmacy department.

Daily tasks include filling prescriptions by compounding and dispensing medications following physician orders. Weigh, measure, and mix drugs to fill bottles or capsules accurately. Ensure patients understand instructions and advise on proper storage of prescription medications.

Maintain medication storage using refrigeration for biologicals, vaccines, and drugs subject to deterioration. Order and maintain supplies of drugs and pharmaceuticals. Provide professional information to physicians on new drugs, warnings, and incompatibilities while instructing interns and overseeing pharmacy technicians.

Keep detailed records on prescriptions filled and compute charges for billing. Opportunities include obtaining licensure as a Pharmacist and Preceptor’s license within specified timelines. Perform other duties as assigned in a supportive pharmacy environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited pharmacy degree program (Bachelor of Science or Pharm. D)
Licensed Pharmacist by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy or obtain licensure within 90 days of hire
Possess or obtain an Oklahoma Preceptor’s license within one year of hire
BLS certification and Immunization Administration Certificate preferred
Basic computer skills
Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
Knowledge of professional standards and state and federal guidelines governing the dispensing of drugs
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

Fill prescriptions by compounding and dispensing medications following prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists or other authorized practitioners
Weigh, measure, and mix drugs and other medicinal compounds to fill bottles or capsules with correct quantity and composition
Ensure patients understand prescribed instructions and advise regarding storage for prescription medication
Store and preserve biologicals, vaccines, serums, and other drugs subject to deterioration utilizing refrigeration and other methods
Order and maintain supply of drugs and other pharmaceuticals
Instruct interns and oversee the work of pharmacy technicians
Maintain records on all prescriptions filled and compute and record charges for billing purposes
Provide information to physicians and staff on availability of new drugs, warnings on marketed drugs, and drug incompatibilities