Pharmacist (Retail & Specialty Pharmacy)

Onsite | Monday-Friday | Day ShiftRotating Schedule Between 6:00 AM - 6:00 PMRotating Weekends, As Needed

Join a Team Focused on Exceptional Patient Care

We are seeking a licensed Pharmacist who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring timely access to medications. In this onsite role, you will support both retail pharmacy and specialty pharmacy operations, working closely with patients, providers, and pharmacy staff to create a seamless healthcare experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values clinical excellence, and enjoys making a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Job Purpose

Provides integrated support to patients and physicians through a hands-on approach to total quality patient care by coordinating across specialty and retail pharmacy services to ensure seamless patient transitions and timely access to medications.

The Pharmacist will be responsible for managing both retail and specialty pharmacy operations, ensuring the safe and effective dispensing of medications while providing patient counseling, clinical support, and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Patient Care

• Prepare and dispense medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and identifying therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Conduct medication therapy management, including reviewing and monitoring medication regimens, advising clinicians on evidence-based therapies, and documenting interventions.
• Provide patient counseling and clinical support to promote optimal treatment outcomes.
• Make referrals to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

Pharmacy Operations

• Organize and direct technician workflow while verifying medication preparation, labeling, and prescription accuracy.
• Coordinate care activities, identify and resolve insurance-related issues, and recognize opportunities for financial assistance programs.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, including:
  • 340B Program Compliance
  • Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation Standards
  • Medication Safety Protocols
• Maintain pharmacy records and controlled substance documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Remove outdated and damaged medications from inventory and oversee compliance procedures.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and other support personnel.
• Train pharmacy staff, students, interns, externs, residents, and healthcare professionals.
• Manage, organize, and update data using pharmacy and database applications.
• Identify trends, resolve operational challenges, recommend improvements, and implement positive change.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and customer service excellence.

Compliance & Professional Development

• Comply with all state and federal pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, Board of Pharmacy standards, and company policies.
• Maintain active pharmacist licensure and required registrations.
• Stay current on legislation, industry developments, and professional best practices.
• Protect organizational integrity by maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Participate in continuing education, professional organizations, and networking opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy
• Active Pharmacist license in the applicable state

Experience

• Required: 1+ year of experience in a retail pharmacy or specialty pharmacy dispensing environment
• Preferred: 5+ years of experience in a retail and/or specialty pharmacy setting

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of pharmacology, medication therapy management, and FDA regulations
• Ability to analyze information, exercise sound clinical judgment, and administer medications accurately
• Excellent verbal communication and patient education skills
• Strong technical, operational, and clinical expertise
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage people and processes effectively
• High attention to detail and commitment to legal and regulatory compliance
• Computer proficiency and experience working with pharmacy technology systems
• Organized, dependable, quality-focused, and highly ethical
• Empathetic listener with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Energetic, self-motivated team player who handles confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Preferred Attributes

We're looking for professionals who are:

Patient-focused Detail-oriented Quality-driven Highly collaborative Results-oriented Continuous learners Passionate about improving healthcare outcomes

This information is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Shields Health Solutions. An employee in this position can expect a salary rate between $120,000.00 and $130,000.00 plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable. The actual salary will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

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