Staff Pharmacist in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Optimed Pharmacy Inc

Who We Are:

OptiMed Health Partners optimizes health outcomes and quality of life through personalized and coordinated care. We have been serving patients for over 30 years with a focus on high-quality care in retail pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and infusion services. The OptiMed Vision reimagines healthcare solutions to achieve unsurpassed value. Our results-oriented culture fosters learning, providing growth opportunities for our employees and exceptional care for our patients in all 50 states.

The Impact of this Role:

The staff pharmacist plays a critical role in improving patient outcomes and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. By collaborating closely with patients, nurses, and physicians, the pharmacist helps optimize drug therapy, dosage, and delivery methods, which directly enhances treatment effectiveness and minimizes the risk of medication-related errors. Their expertise in drug interactions, compounded medications, and therapeutic alternatives supports providers in making informed clinical decisions. Additionally, through patient consultations and education, the pharmacist empowers individuals to better understand their medications, manage side effects, and take an active role in their health, which leads to improved overall wellness. Their involvement with automation and compounding equipment contributes to operational efficiency and accuracy. Altogether, the staff pharmacist has a significant and far-reaching impact on both patient care and the broader healthcare system.

What You’ll be Doing:

The responsibilities of the Staff Pharmacist include but are not limited to:

· Maintaining knowledge of local, state and federal rules and regulations relative to pharmacy practice.

· Reviewing prescriptions to assure accuracy.

· Filling prescriptions and dispensing medications.

· Serving patients by providing information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.

· Analyzing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive use or harmful interactions.

· Monitoring the prescribed and over-the-counter drugs or supplements the patient is taking.

· Advising patients on the selection of over-the-counter products, supplements, and other health care supplies.

· Referring patients to other health professionals and agencies when appropriate.

· Maintaining records such as pharmacy files and patient profiles.

· Maintaining an accurate inventory including proper storage and handling.

· Continuing his/her own education regarding new drugs, therapeutic pathways, compounding technology, medical breakthroughs and innovations.

· Teaching pharmacy students serving as interns in preparation for their graduation or licensure.

· Collaborating with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens.

· Stepping in and acting as Pharmacist In Charge when needed.

Who You’ll be Working With:

The staff pharmacist works directly with patients, nurses, and doctors while supervising pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students/residents.

Skills and Experience You’ll Bring to the Table:

· Graduate of an accredited institution.

· Current Michigan Pharmacy license (Pharmacist is responsible for compliance with Continuing Education requirements and maintaining the license).

· Current Michigan Controlled Substance license.

· Ability to work/travel on nights and weekends as necessary.

· Previous experience in a community, specialty, or outpatient pharmacy is desirable.

Competencies You’ll Bring to the Table:

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent customer service skills

Work environment:

This role will require the Staff Pharmacist to spend most of the day on their feet, working behind the prescription counter. Bending and lifting are required to handle inventory. The Staff Pharmacist may be required to occasional overnight travel, and weekend and/or evening work as necessary.

OptiMed Health Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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