Pharmacist, Retail

Retail Pharmacist – PRNAbout Hopedale Medical Complex

For more than 70 years, Hopedale Medical Complex has provided exceptional, patient-centered healthcare close to home. We are an independent, nonprofit Critical Access Hospital rooted in a small-town community—but the scope of care we provide is anything but small.

What makes HMC special is the relationship between our patients, physicians, and care teams. Many of our physicians provide both primary care and general surgical services, creating a continuity of care and personal connection that is increasingly rare in healthcare. Our patients are our neighbors, friends, and families, and many have trusted HMC with their care for generations.

From our 25-bed hospital, 24-hour Emergency Department, ICU, and four operating rooms to primary and specialty care, advanced surgical services, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, long-term care, senior living, and wellness services, HMC provides the capabilities of a larger health system with the personal connection of community healthcare.

At HMC, healthcare is personal—and every member of our team plays a part in keeping exceptional care close to home.

Join the Hopedale Medical Complex Team!

Hopedale Medical Complex is seeking a knowledgeable and patient-focused PRN Retail Pharmacist to join our Retail Pharmacy team.

In this role, you will provide exceptional pharmaceutical care by accurately dispensing medications, counseling patients, collaborating with healthcare providers, supervising pharmacy staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.

If you're committed to providing outstanding customer service and making a meaningful impact on the health of your community, we'd love to hear from you!

HMC Offers

• Quality childcare conveniently located on campus
• HMC Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Schedule

• PRN – As Needed
• Typically scheduled 1–2 days per week
• Must have additional availability to cover full-time pharmacists' vacation, illness, and other planned or unplanned absences.
• Pharmacy hours:
  • Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Some weekend availability may be required based on departmental needs.

Position Summary

The Retail Pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter medications while providing high-quality, patient-centered pharmaceutical care.

The pharmacist reviews and verifies prescriptions, provides medication counseling, supervises pharmacy technicians and support staff, manages pharmacy operations, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies. The pharmacist also collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to support safe and effective medication therapy.

Essential Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, verify, and accurately dispense prescription medications.
• Evaluate prescriptions for appropriate dosing, drug interactions, allergies, contraindications, and therapeutic appropriateness.
• Counsel patients regarding medication use, administration, potential side effects, interactions, storage, and adherence.
• Answer patient questions and provide appropriate recommendations regarding over-the-counter medications and treatment of minor illnesses.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff to promote safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy operations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and patient care.
• Ensure medications are accurately labeled, packaged, stored, and dispensed in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Maintain complete and accurate patient medication records.
• Monitor patient response to drug therapy and identify and communicate potential medication-related concerns.
• Oversee medication ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory management.
• Conduct routine inventory reviews and controlled substance audits as required.
• Maintain compliance with Illinois pharmacy law, DEA requirements, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and pharmacy process improvements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current Illinois Pharmacist license or eligibility for Illinois licensure.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication safety, dosage calculations, and pharmacy law.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with patients, pharmacy staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and compassion.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous retail pharmacy experience.
• Experience with pharmacy management systems such as RX30, CPSI, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and third-party insurance processes.
• Previous experience supervising pharmacy technicians or pharmacy support staff.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Constantly (67–100% of the time): Standing, walking, talking, hearing, near visual acuity, and use of hands and fingers for prescription verification, computer work, medication preparation, and dispensing.
• Frequently (34–66% of the time): Reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand and wrist movements, and handling medication inventory.
• Occasionally (11–33% of the time): Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Rarely (less than 10% of the time): Climbing ladders or working at heights.

Additional physical requirements include:

• Ability to perform detailed work requiring close visual attention, including reading prescriptions, medication labels, and computer screens.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate pharmacy equipment, computers, and related technology.

Why Join HMC?

At Hopedale Medical Complex, our pharmacists play an essential role in improving the health of our community through personalized, patient-centered care. You'll work alongside a collaborative healthcare team in a supportive environment that values clinical excellence, compassion, and professional service.

Join Hopedale Medical Complex and help make a difference in the lives of our patients—one prescription at a time!