What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist position at Life Quest Pharmacy?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Staff Pharmacist, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring the safe, effective use of medications. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and passion for healthcare in a fast-paced environment. As a key member of our pharmacy operations, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. We are committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere that values innovation, compliance, and continuous learning.
Duties
- Dispense prescriptions accurately while adhering to all federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations
- Provide expert medication counseling to patients, ensuring understanding of proper usage, potential side effects, and interactions
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to tailor medication plans and optimize therapeutic outcomes
- Manage pharmacy inventory efficiently, including ordering, stock rotation, and compounding medications when necessary
- Oversee pharmacy operations, including supervising pharmacy technicians and supporting staff to maintain high standards of service
- Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory standards such as USP 797 for sterile compounding and HIPAA confidentiality policies
- Administer immunizations and participate in patient care activities like medication administration and IV infusion therapies
- Utilize pharmacy software systems (PIS) and electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate documentation and medication management
- Maintain clinical confidentiality policies while practicing within scope of practice in various settings including hospital, LTC (Long-Term Care), community, or acute care environments
- Stay current with drug regulation updates, healthcare compliance requirements, and advances in clinical pharmacy practices
Requirements
- Valid pharmacist license in good standing with relevant state and federal licensing boards
- Proven experience practicing as a pharmacist across diverse settings such as hospital, community pharmacy, or LTC pharmacy
- Critical care experience preferred; additional expertise in pediatrics, pain management, or medical management is advantageous
- Pharmacy residency completion highly desirable; strong background in clinical pharmacy experience required
- Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology principles, and medical terminology essential for effective patient assessment and medication management
- Proficiency with pharmacy information systems (PIS), EMR (Electronic Medical Records), EHR systems, and inventory management tools
- Certification in basic life support (BLS) along with immunizations certification preferred
- Familiarity with aseptic technique for sterile compounding and IV insertion procedures is beneficial
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate complex medical information clearly to patients and healthcare teams
- Understanding of drug regulation laws including USP 797 standards for sterile preparations and HIPAA compliance policies
Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise directly impacts patient health outcomes. We value your dedication to healthcare excellence and offer an environment that encourages professional growth through ongoing education and collaborative teamwork. Join us in making a difference every day!
Pay: $54.16 - $65.22 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54 - $65