Pharmacist - Community, Float

• PRN / Pool
• Community Pharmacist
• Based out of Javon Bea Hospital - Riverside, Rockford, IL
• Floats to other community pharmacies as needed

Performs all functions of pharmaceutical care required of a staff pharmacist. Performs and supervises computer data entry related to patient profile. Monitors all medication dispensing for accuracy. supervises filling of all prescriptions and provides appropriate patient counseling. Collects and analyzes data for process improvement projects. Maintains competencies in federal and state regulations related to pharmacy practice. Responsible for one long-term project involving all the retail pharmacies sharing information, updates, processes with all retail pharmacy partners. Performs other duties as assigned. Hours exceeding 40/week may be required. May be required to take after hours call on a rotation basis. Performs other duties as assigned or as necessity dictates.

• Maintains professionalism and conducts self as a role model, serving as a resource for the other retail pharmacy partners.
• Staff primarily as a retail pharmacist but may be required to work in other functions of the retail pharmacy operations in support of the department.
• Is an expert retail pharmacist who relies on skills of comprehensive knowledge and experience.
• Takes ownership of one long-term retail pharmacy project assuring that the information, data is carried through to all the retail pharmacies.
• Maintains practice by ongoing professional literature review, continuing education and self-evaluation.

Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program
Wisconsin license required
Illinois license required, if position works in IL

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.