Pharmacist - Retail

• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values. 

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior. 

• Accepts responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers 

• Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed 

• Represents MercyOne Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner 

• Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly 

• Counsels’ patients receiving prescription medications, non-prescription medications, devices and supplies, as appropriate while protecting their health and drug information. 

• Provides information to medical staff concerning all aspects of clinical pharmaceutical information pertaining to the patients care and well-being, keeping in mind the confidential nature of such information and communication.  

• Monitors patient medication therapy for pharmaceutical care parameters and documents (as required) the appropriate findings, recommendations, interventions and outcomes.    

• Maintains positive behaviors, approaches, attitude, and commitment to interpersonal service    toward patients, visitors, customers and co-workers.   

• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical services 

• Shares in the “on-call” and weekend rotation responsibilities.  

• Adheres to all state and federal laws surrounding the appropriate security and control of and dispensing of medications. 

• Assists in training and continued development of technicians, pharmacy support staff, pharmacy residents, students and interns. 

• Assists in inventory maintenance, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, ordering, and security of inventory including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts. 

• Actively participates in quality and problem-solving activities with other pharmacy staff and other hospital departments. 

• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. 

• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments. 

• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs. 

• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.  Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.  

• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, team lead or pharmacy director. 

General Requirements:

• Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or PharmD in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy is required. 

• A current State of Iowa Pharmacist license.   

• Maintenance of continuing education credits every 2 years as required by the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy. 

• Previous practical experience in a retail or ambulatory care pharmacy is preferred. 

• Certification in Immunization Administration is preferred. 

• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.