Overview
Retail Pharmacy Manager is responsible for providing quality, comprehensive pharmaceutical care and services to patients at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and performs the functions involved in theaccurateand efficient dispensing of prescriptions.
- Reviews, fills, and verifies medication orders for accuracy and completeness for dispensing.
- Monitorspatient's drug therapy to detect/prevent drug interactions, contraindications, and other adverse reactions.
- Makesappropriate interventionsto improve patient care.
- Uses and is proficient in the operation of the pharmacy computer system.
- Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical agents/products.
- Obtains pertinent patient medication/medical information.
- Provides current andaccuratedrug information to patients and health care professionals.
- Maintainsappropriate records and inventory on all drugs/pharmaceutical agents.
- Monitorsthe proper storage and distribution of inventory, including controlled substances.
- Communicates effectively with patients, health care professionals, and coworkers.
- Trains and supervises pharmacy supportive personnel, including, but not limited to staff pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, attendants, delivery drivers, and pharmacy care navigators.
- Maintainsand directs pharmacy operational workflow.
- Serves on hospital and systemcommitteesassigned.
- Dispense and/or administer medications to patientsin accordance withARH policies, including but not limited to, all routes of immunizations, naloxone, and injectable medications where permitted by law.
- Complete and properly document medication therapy management interventions.
- Ensures compliance with company and legal policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ensures confidentiality of information, documentation, and records.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
Licenses & Certifications
• Licensed Pharmacist required.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical care principles and medication management.
• Ability to accurately review, interpret, and evaluate medication orders.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, dosing, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Ability to provide medication counseling and education to patients and caregivers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
