What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Pharmacist position at LiveWell Homecare Agency?
Role: Responsible for providing safe, accurate medication services at a retail pharmacy, including prescription interpretation, dispensing, and patient counseling.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret prescriptions, evaluate drug interactions, and ensure proper medication dispensing.
- Process prescriptions received via phone or in person, review for sensitivities and contraindications.
- Maintain complete patient records, including demographics and insurance details.
- Counsel physicians and patients to promote medication adherence and safety.
- Resolve prescribing issues, suggest formulary substitutions, and coordinate pharmacy operations.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Consult with healthcare professionals on drug therapy and formulary matters.
- Prepare specialized medications, including compounding and sterile products.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of pharmacy processes and assist with inventory management.
Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, with strong clinical, communication, and supervisory skills, and knowledge of pharmacy regulations and sterile compounding.