Patient Care Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacy

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense prescription medications to patients according to physician orders and pharmacy regulations
• Review prescriptions for clinical appropriateness, potential drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications
• Counsel patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, storage, and adherence to therapy
• Provide immunizations and other health screenings in compliance with state laws and pharmacy protocols
• Manage and verify insurance claims and prior authorizations to facilitate medication access
• Maintain accurate and complete patient medication records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA
• Oversee the day‐to‐day operations of the retail pharmacy, including inventory management, ordering, and storage of pharmaceuticals
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, as well as accreditation standards governing pharmacy practice
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy and resolve prescription‐related issues
• Educate pharmacy staff and technicians on policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain quality and safety standards
• Respond to patient inquiries and provide professional advice on over‐the‐counter medications and general health concerns

Position Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• A Bachelor's of Science Degree (B.S.) or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in New York State or NYS internship permit

Preferred:

• One year experience as a pharmacist

Work Environment

• All work is performed in offices that require working in close quarters with other employees. The pharmacy settings are air conditioned / heated.
• Adequate protective wear available for handling certain drugs (i.e., chemo) such as a mask, gown and gloves. Gloves and goggles are available for other procedures as necessary.
• Distribution of Medications ‐ walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, manual dexterity, reading
• Drug Information / Clinical Activities ‐ sitting, talking, vision, fingering, manual dexterity, reading
• Keyboarding / Computer ‐ Manual dexterity, sitting, grasping, vision, reaching 6"
• Answering Telephones ‐ reaching 6", fingering, hearing
• Compounding ‐ walking, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing, manual dexterity, reading
• Equipment Used: carts, computer, printer, pharmacy robotics, phones and fax machines
• Employees are required to have reasonable access to transportation to meet work requirements made in the ordinary course of business in a timely and efficient manner.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles‐Based Access to Patient Information

• All ‐ Access to patient information, including restricted information ‐ Level 4

Staff Supervised

• Not Applicable