What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at RPh on the Go?
RPh on the Go is seeking an experienced Retail Pharmacist for a full-time, 13-week contract based in Dubuque, Iowa. This pharmacist will float between several pharmacy locations throughout the surrounding area, supporting both high-volume and rural retail settings.
Term of Assignment: 13 weeks
Start: ASAP
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturday coverage as needed
- Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Saturday Hours: Half-day shifts when required
Pharmacy Software: McKesson Enterprise
Floating Locations:
The pharmacist will primarily be based in Dubuque and may float to:
- Dubuque, IA
- Bellevue, IA – approximately 30 minutes from Dubuque
- Monticello, IA – approximately 40 minutes from Dubuque
- Preston, IA – approximately 50 minutes from Dubuque
- Independence, IA – approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Dubuque
Pharmacy Environment:
Dubuque is the busiest location, filling approximately 2,800–3,000 prescriptions per week. The surrounding rural locations average approximately 600 prescriptions per week.
Job Duties:
- Accurately dispense medications while ensuring safe and efficient service to patients
- Counsel patients regarding medications, proper use, potential interactions, and treatment regimens
- Respond professionally to patient questions, concerns, and complaints
- Maintain appropriate medication inventory and controlled substance records
- Assist with inventory management and stock maintenance
- Resolve prescription and patient-related issues
- Research and clarify third-party insurance and coverage concerns
- Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
- Adapt to varying prescription volumes and workflows across multiple pharmacy locations
Requirements:
- Clear and active Iowa Pharmacist license
- Iowa temporary pharmacist license accepted
- Minimum 1 year of retail pharmacy experience
- Comfortable working in a high-volume retail pharmacy environment
- Ability and willingness to travel between the assigned Iowa pharmacy locations
- Strong patient counseling, communication, and problem-solving skills