OUTPATIENT PHARMACIST (FULL-TIME)

Overview

The Outpatient Pharmacist will oversee the daily operations of Riverside Healthcare's retail specialty pharmacy. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate dispensing of specialty medications, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients. The pharmacist will work collaboratively will other pharmacy professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and customer service while optimizing the efficiency and profitability of the pharmacy. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. As a salaried professional, you may be expected to work above your FTE.

Schedule Requirements/Projected Workflow:

• Four 10-hour shifts
  • Tuesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm
  • Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Operations:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the retail specialty pharmacy, including prescription processing, medication dispensing, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Patient Care:

• Provide clinical expertise in specialty medications, counseling patients on proper medication use, side effects, and adherence to strategies.
• Ensure that patients receive individualized pharmaceutical care plans tailored to their specific needs.

Leadership:

• Supervise, train, and mentor pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support personnel.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensures that the standard of pharmacy practice consistently meets or exceeds legal and professional Standards of Care.
• Complies with states and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration, URAC and ACHC accrediting bodies for Specialty pharmacy.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of specialty pharmacy services.
• Conduct regular audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with other healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, and case managers, to ensure the seamless coordination of care for patients receiving specialty medications.

Financial Management:

• Optimize revenue through effective inventory management and reimbursement strategies.

Customer Service:

• Ensure that all patients and customers receive prompt, professional, and courteous service.
• Address and resolve customer concerns and complaints promptly.

Nonessential job duties:

• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote the specialty pharmacy services.
• Participate in community outreach programs and health fairs to educate the public on specialty medications and pharmacy services.
• Provide educational presentations to staff and other healthcare professionals on the latest advancements in specialty pharmacy.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes: 

Compensation:

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits - .5 to 1.0 FTE:

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Benefits - .001 to .49 FTE:

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Responsibilities

Required Experience:

• None

Preferred Experience:

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a retail or specialty pharmacy setting.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.

Required Licensure/Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Current and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Illinois.

Preferred Licensure/Education:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Masters or certification in leadership preferred.

Employee Health Requirements:

Exposure to:

Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets

Video Display Terminals: Average

Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal

TB or Airborne Pathogens: Rare, presence in section which process patients and/or specimens in this category will pose a minimal risk.

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):

Speech: Needed to communicate with staff, doctors, patients, families and other hospital personnel. Needed for training/presentations, telephone communication with all customers, and facilitating meetings.

Vision: Needed to read measured amounts of drugs, assist in proper medication identification, computer entry, read memos and literature, operation within the clinic.

Smell: Needed for electrical/fire safety

Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to employees and patients.

Touch: Needed for writing, computer entry, filing, manipulate equipment /tools

Activity/Lifting Requirements

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:

Sit: 10%

Twist:0%

Stand:64%

Crawl:0%

Walk:20%

Kneel:0%

Lift:1%

Drive:0%

Squat:1%

Climb:0%

Bend: 2%

Reach above shoulders: 2%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:

Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally

Up to 50 lbs: Not Required

Up to 75 lbs: Not Required

Up to 100 lbs: Not Required

Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Occasional handling of cases of IV solutions. Entails carrying boxes of 20-30#, distances of up to 50'. Sometimes lifting up to 4' is required.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit: 120

Twist:0

Stand: 240

Stand: 240

Crawl:0

Walk:60

Kneel: 0

Lift:2

Drive:0

Squat: 2

Climb: 0

Bend: 2

Reach above shoulders: 5

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):

Simple grasp 10 lbs.

Pushing &pulling 10-15 lbs.

Fine Manipulation: Calculator, keyboard, writing instruments

Environmental Factors &Special Hazards

Environmental Factors (Time Spent):

Inside hours: 8

Outside hours: 0

Temperature: Normal Range

Lighting: Average

Noise levels: Average

Humidity: Normal Range

Atmosphere: Normal Range

Special Hazards: Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Radiation, Other - Rare exposure to these hazards.

Protective Clothing Required: Goggles and mask only as necessary.

Pay Range