Retail Pharmacist

Retail Pharmacist

• Starting Pay Range: $139,360 - $181,168/yr, depending on experience
• Position Status: Full-time, exempt

Application Deadline: 03/12/25.  Applications will close sooner if a qualified candidate is identified.

Expert Pharmacist Role: Own Our Community Pharmacy Operations at Haxtun Health

Haxtun Health is more than just a hospital; we are the dedicated heartbeat of our Northeast Colorado community. We are seeking a highly qualified, licensed Retail Pharmacist who is ready to take full ownership of and drive excellence in our community pharmacy operation. If you thrive on clinical challenge, precise execution, and making a tangible impact on patient well-being, this is your opportunity to apply your expertise.

Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas

Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and pharmacy efficiency. Your primary focus will be the effective operation of the Retail Pharmacy and expert patient care:

• Retail Operations Management: Manage and optimize the day-to-day functional operations, including interpreting prescriptions, accurately dispensing medications, and streamlining crucial inventory processes (procurement, cycle counting).
• Clinical Review & Patient Safety: Provide expert consultation by conducting continuous rigorous clinical review of patient records to proactively monitor for efficient drug therapy, drug interactions, and adverse reactions, ensuring patient safety across all age groups.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise, direct, and guide the daily workflow and activities of pharmacy technician staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and compliance.
• Compliance & Administration: Uphold all Colorado State and Federal licensure requirements, ensure all required clinical documentation is performed, and manage administrative duties related to 340B program compliance and retail financial reporting.
• Hospital Support: Serve as a secondary resource for essential clinical coverage and support to the Inpatient Pharmacist only as needed (e.g., during scheduled leave or emergencies). This may include providing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and patient chart review during coverage periods.

Candidate Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with the clinical depth and operational acumen to succeed in a critical access environment:

• Education, Experience, & Licensure:
  • Degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required.
  • Current State of Colorado Pharmacist license is required.
  • Prior retail pharmacy experience is required .
  • Preferred: Three (3) or more years of strong clinical experience in an acute care setting is beneficial for the occasional coverage function.
• Required & Preferred Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
  • Preferred: MTM certification is preferred.
• Technical & Professional Skills:
  • Demonstrated understanding of retail pharmacy software and business applications with the ability to learn new systems quickly .
  • Demonstrated proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment.
  • Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality , adhering to all organizational privacy policies and regulations.
• General Skills & Reasoning:
  • Ability to interpret complex safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups.
  • Strong reasoning ability to apply basic arithmetic operations (money, weight, volume, distance) and use sound judgment to resolve problems in standardized situations.

Unbeatable Benefits

We are committed to the well-being of our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• • Health Insurance: We cover 100% of the employee premiums for all health insurance plans.
  • Dental & Vision: We pay 50% of the premiums for these optional plans.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 22 days in your first year, including holidays, with more accrual as your tenure increases.
  • Sick Leave: Up to 48 hours per year.
  • Retirement Plan: We offer up to a 3% employer match that increases with your length of service.
  • Employee Health