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SalaryPosition Purpose:
The Lead Retail Pharmacist accepts the responsibility and accountability for the accurate control of and appropriate dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications, as required by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Ensures appropriate counseling of patients regarding their medications. Supervises the day to day operations of the pharmacy. Leads colleagues in standards of quality of care, inventory control, and intra and interdepartmental communications. Participates in the on call rotation schedule for the community and long term care pharmacies.
What you will Do:
- Accepts responsibility for the timely, accurate, and appropriate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers
- Counsels patients receiving prescription medications, non-prescription medications, devices and supplies, as appropriate while protecting their health and drug information.
- Provides information to medical staff concerning all aspects of clinical pharmaceutical information pertaining to the patients care and well-being, keeping in mind the confidential nature of all such information and communication
Hours/Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, rotating Saturday 8:30am-12Noon, shared in the on-call rotation (approximately 2 weeks per year and 1 holiday every other year)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education [formal]:
- Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
- Iowa Pharmacist License, either by examination or reciprocity is required.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- MercyOne Nurses Rock Scholarship - loan repayment for ADN or BSN
- Education Assistance offered
- Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
- Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
- Generous paid time off program
- Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
