Pharmacist

Careers with Purpose

Our organization is committed to enhancing the healthcare experience and ensuring access to top-tier medical services in rural America, being the largest rural health system in the country.

Facility Information

• Location: Iron Mountain, MI
• Address: 1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA
• Shift: Day
• Job Schedule: Flexible
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $61.00 - $87.50

Department Overview

We are seeking a temporary Pharmacist to assist with intricate pharmacy initiatives across various locations.

Job Responsibilities

• Examine prescriptions for accuracy, determine necessary ingredients, and assess their appropriateness.
• Offer guidance and information on drug interactions, side effects, dosages, and proper medication storage.
• In a retail or community pharmacy environment, interpret and dispense both prescription and over-the-counter medications to patients.
• Address prescription-related concerns and provide recommendations to healthcare providers regarding medication selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects.
• Advise patients on their prescriptions, covering administration methods, potential side effects, expected outcomes, storage, and any inquiries they may have.
• Monitor patient health and progress in relation to their drug therapies.
• Adapt to and utilize new technologies as the pharmacy field evolves.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and support personnel.
• In a medical center or institutional context, review provider orders, supply drug information, assist in problem resolution, and deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care.
• Perform tasks such as unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating electronic medical records, compounding, and managing automated dispensing systems.
• Utilize age-specific patient information to evaluate the pharmaceutical needs of individuals across all age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and standards governing pharmacy practice.
• May serve as a shift supervisor under the guidance of department managers.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• For retail/community pharmacy: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with comprehensive knowledge of drugs and their effects, as well as familiarity with state and local regulations.
• For medical center or institutional pharmacy: Must also be a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with similar knowledge and experience; hospital experience or residency is preferred.
• Must hold a valid license in good standing from the State Board of Pharmacy in the relevant state(s) and/or possess multi-state licensure as required for the position.

Benefits

We provide an appealing benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees, which may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance initiatives
• Generous paid time off to support a healthy work-life balance

Our organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and are happy to provide accommodations for the online application process.

We maintain a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. A successful job offer will be contingent upon passing a drug screening and pre-employment background check.

• Job Function: Allied Health
• Featured: No