Pharmacist II

Years of experience/education and/or certifications required:

·         4-7 years of experience
 

What are the top 3-5 skills requirements should this person have?

·         MUST be Licensed in IL

·         Retail Pharmacy experience

·         Multi-tasking

·         Great Communication Skills

·         Self-motivating
 

Additional Notes from the manager*
How much time will be spend pushing carts? Is the environment they will be working in a distribution center/warehouse?

·         Not much time, maybe every few hours (3 to 4) – they may have to push 1 cart. They will be working in a distribution area.

Will they be interacting with patients and/or providers?

·         Not initially, but possible in the future
 

Would you consider a candidate who has industrial pharmacy background rather than experience in retail – if they have handled high volume orders?

·         Yes (mail order)
 

Day to day job responsibilities:

·         Reviews prescriptions issued by Physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed.

·         Compounds medications, using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.

·         Directs pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.

·         Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage or pharmaceuticals.

·         Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.

·         Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.

·         Assays medications to determine identity, purity, and strength. Instructs interns and other medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy.

·         4-7 years of experience.