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JOB SUMMARY
A Retail Staff Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing prescription medications, counseling patients on their use, and ensuring the safe and effective management of medications in a retail pharmacy setting. This role involves maintaining accurate patient records, collaborating with healthcare providers, and abiding by all state and federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities
- Dispense and verify prescription medications accurately and efficiently.
- Counsel patients on medication usage, potential side effects, and proper storage.
- Review physician orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
- Compound medications as needed.
- Maintain patient profiles and ensure proper record-keeping.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and other support staff.
- Manage inventory and order prescription drugs and other pharmacy supplies.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify prescriptions and discuss patient care.
- Provide basic health screening services as permitted by state law.

Schedule / Shift
- Full-time position.
- May include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications
- Valid Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy (e.g., Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD).
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, and pharmacy law.

Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.

Experience
- Previous experience in a retail pharmacy setting is preferred.

Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient in pharmacy dispensing software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Customer service oriented.

EMR / Systems
- Experience with common retail pharmacy management systems.

Patient Population
- General public, including diverse age groups and health conditions.

Unit / Specialty
- Retail Pharmacy