Hybrid Pharmacist - Clinical and Retail

Job DetailsJob Location: Portage, IN 46368

Summary/Objective 

The Hybrid Pharmacist role encompasses clinical and retail responsibilities within the Pharmacy department. Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the Hybrid Pharmacist will oversee specialty medication orders for patients and monitor the dispensing of medications. The Hybrid Pharmacist will also work in the retail setting of the Pharmacy, performing all essential functions of a Pharmacist at NorthShore.  

Essential Functions 

Clinical Pharmacist Core Responsibilities: 

Collaborate with NorthShore Health Center’s Director of Quality Improvement & the Quality department for various projects which improve patient care and satisfaction 

Monitor medication compliance, inventory, and cost control, reporting those to the Director of Pharmacy 

Preparation and coordination of specialty prescriptions as ordered, executing orders in preparation for Retail Pharmacist distribution 

Connect with patients for newly prescribed therapies and/or prescriptions 

Performs Medication Therapy Management (MTM) 

Retail Pharmacist Core Responsibilities: 

Preparation and dispensing of prescriptions as ordered 

Provide counselling and education to patients on prescriptions as needed/requested 

Supervision and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians as necessary 

Maintaining established workflows within the Pharmacy 

Collaborates with Providers on prescription management as necessary 

Connects with patient insurances, addressing and fulfilling insurance inquiries and/or prior authorizations 

Champions maintenance and inventory process of controlled substances within clinic 

Fulfills end-of-day Pharmacy procedures such as, but not limited to: 

Medication storage 

Cash-handling 

Attend departmental/organizational meetings as required 

Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Pharmacy, and/or Director of Pharmacy 

*These essential functions are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and are not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities.  The position will include other duties as assigned, and duties are subject to change at management's discretion. 

Competencies 

Planning and strategic foresight 

Responsible Decision Making 

Integrity and accountability 

Innovation and creativity 

Adaptive and flexible 

Leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution 

Professionalism and work ethic 

Empathy 

Work Environment 

Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent personal and telephone contact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare personnel. Work may be stressful at times. Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.  

Travel 

Travel outside of Northshore locations will be rare for this position. Travel within Northshore locations will be occasional for this position. 

Required Role Qualifications 

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy 

Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Indiana 

Basic Life Support (BLS) certified within two (2) weeks of hire 
 

Preferred Role Qualifications 

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) 

Required Skills 

Ability to analyze situations and solve problems at strategic and tactical levels  

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills 

Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies 

Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors 

Practiced at organization and planning 

Employ Critical thinking and problem solving 

Maintains composure and operates with emotional intelligence 

Ethical reasoning and decision-making 

Strong attention to detail 

Receptive and responsive to feedback 

Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Time management, prioritization, and sense of urgency 

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 
 

Qualifications