drugstore specialist

For a Registered Pharmacist (RPh)A licensed pharmacist is a medication expert with overall responsibility for the pharmacy's operations and is authorized to provide a wide range of healthcare services.

• Medication Management and Dispensing:
• Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of prescriptions, ensuring correct dosage, labeling, and guarding against dangerous drug interactions.
• Dispense prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications and, in some cases, compound specialized formulations.
• Monitor patients' drug therapies and health outcomes to ensure safe and effective use.
• Patient Care and Counseling:
• Provide essential patient counseling on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and precautions, explaining complex medical information in an understandable way.
• Offer health consultations and preventive care, such as administering vaccines and conducting health screenings (e.g., for blood pressure or cholesterol).
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and monitor patient treatment plans.
• Operational and Regulatory Duties:
• Manage overall pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring proper storage conditions (e.g., temperature monitoring).
• Maintain meticulous records of prescriptions, patient profiles, and controlled substances to meet legal and regulatory requirements from agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Supervise and train pharmacy assistants and technicians, ensuring all team members adhere to standards and procedures.

For a Pharmacy Assistant/TechnicianPharmacy assistants or technicians work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, handling many of the day-to-day administrative and technical tasks.

• Assisting Pharmacists:
• Prepare and package medications accurately by counting, pouring, and labeling bottles for the pharmacist's final check.
• Receive and process prescription orders and assist with simple compounding tasks.
• Customer Service:
• Greet customers, answer basic inquiries, and help them locate merchandise.
• Operate the cash register and process payments for both prescription and OTC items.
• Administrative and Inventory Support:
• Manage inventory by restocking shelves, monitoring expiration dates, and informing the pharmacist of stock requirements.
• Perform general clerical tasks, such as maintaining patient records and filing documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment and ensure equipment is in good working order.

In essence, while the pharmacist focuses on expert patient care, complex medication management, and overall compliance, the support personnel handle crucial operational and administrative tasks, allowing the pharmacy to run safely and efficiently.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• On-site parking
• Paid training
• Pay raise

Work Location: In person