Retail Staff Pharmacist

Direct-Hire – Near Council Bluffs, IA

Start ASAP until position is filled

CI: 2598

Pharmserv has been retained to find a Staff Pharmacist for a Direct-Hire opportunity at local Retail Pharmacy near Council Bluffs, Iowa. The client is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to join their fast-paced team. In addition to delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring accurate medication dispensing, you'll oversee daily operations in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager, including staffing, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

This is a tight-knit, small town pharmacy that focuses on building patient relationships. You’ll be part of a team that provides trusted and consistent services with familiar faces behind the counter. This is a great opportunity to apply your leadership skills and further develop your career as a pharmacist in a community driven environment.

Compensation is competitive

Software used: Script Pro Software and Robotics

Responsibilities:

• Perform final verification of prescriptions to ensure accuracy and adherence to regulatory standards before dispensing.
• Provide personalized counseling to patients on prescription medications, confirming they understand proper usage, potential side effects, and any other relevant information.
• Administer immunizations and vaccines, following established protocols and safety guidelines.
• Deliver MTM services to optimize patient outcomes and ensure the appropriate use of medications.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager with various projects and services aimed at improving operational efficiency, patient care, and service offerings.
• Offer prompt, efficient, and empathetic customer service, always exhibiting patience and care in interactions with customers.
• Answer inbound calls promptly, providing friendly and helpful guidance to customers and addressing their needs.
• Assist in the annual inventory and management of controlled substances, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Support inventory control processes, including ordering and stocking prescription and over-the-counter medications, maintaining accurate stock levels, checking invoices, and ensuring accurate computer entries.
• Assist in coaching, counseling, and training pharmacy staff to ensure high standards of performance and adherence to policies.
• Accurately fill and verify prescriptions while ensuring full compliance with OBRA ’90 regulations and providing appropriate counseling to patients.
• Assist in the reconciliation and balancing of third-party accounts to ensure accurate billing and payment processes.
• Strictly adhere to all security protocols, regulatory procedures, and company policies to ensure a safe and compliant pharmacy environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed as a pharmacist in good standing in the state of Iowa.
• Must complete continuing education to maintain license.
• APhA Immunization Certificate and able to administer immunizations.
• Current CPR certification.
• Maintains health screenings/assessments as required by MCMH.
• Attends and completes all hospital required in-services and educational requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months to a year of similar or related work experience preferred.
• Prior experience in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) preferred.