Clinical Pharmacist
2 - 5 years
Sun Prairie, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
Company Description
O’Connell Pharmacy, a family-owned and independent pharmacy in Sun Prairie, WI, has delivered exceptional customer service since 1987. We are dedicated to treating every patient like family and offer a wide array of services, including prescription filling, immunizations, healthcare screenings, medication reviews, free delivery, and compliance programs. Our long-term care division, established in 2012, provides specialized services to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities across southern Wisconsin. At O’Connell Pharmacy, we remain committed to supporting the health and well-being of our patients and their families.
Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Location: 302 S Grand Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Employment Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 7 pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm, On-call rotation
Job Summary
Pharmacists are responsible for the daily operation of the pharmacy and encompasses the job description of every job below them in the pharmacy structure. Additionally, pharmacists supervise all technicians and support staff and assuring medications are delivered to the patient in a safe, accurate and timely fashion. The Clinical Pharmacist in a community setting is responsible for delivering patient-centered clinical services while supporting safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use. This role integrates traditional dispensing functions with expanded clinical responsibilities such as medication therapy management (MTM), chronic disease state management, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare providers.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
O’Connell Pharmacy, a family-owned and independent pharmacy in Sun Prairie, WI, has delivered exceptional customer service since 1987. We are dedicated to treating every patient like family and offer a wide array of services, including prescription filling, immunizations, healthcare screenings, medication reviews, free delivery, and compliance programs. Our long-term care division, established in 2012, provides specialized services to assisted living and skilled nursing facilities across southern Wisconsin. At O’Connell Pharmacy, we remain committed to supporting the health and well-being of our patients and their families.
Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Location: 302 S Grand Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Employment Type: Full Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8am – 7 pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm, On-call rotation
Job Summary
Pharmacists are responsible for the daily operation of the pharmacy and encompasses the job description of every job below them in the pharmacy structure. Additionally, pharmacists supervise all technicians and support staff and assuring medications are delivered to the patient in a safe, accurate and timely fashion. The Clinical Pharmacist in a community setting is responsible for delivering patient-centered clinical services while supporting safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use. This role integrates traditional dispensing functions with expanded clinical responsibilities such as medication therapy management (MTM), chronic disease state management, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare providers.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately review, verify, and dispense prescription medications
- Provide patient counseling on medication usage, side effects, and interactions
- Maintain complete and accurate patient profiles in pharmacy systems
- Review prescriptions for clinical appropriateness and safety
- Oversee pharmacy technicians and support staff, including workflow delegation and accuracy checks
- Resolve insurance processing issues and communicate with medical professionals
- Monitor inventory, order medications, manage controlled substances, and ensure proper medication storage and handling
- Maintain compliance with state/federal pharmacy laws and company policies
- Ensure patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Provide comprehensive Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services, including medication reviews and care plan development
- Manage chronic disease states (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, asthma) under collaborative practice agreements (if applicable)
- Monitor patient outcomes and adjust therapy in collaboration with prescribers
- Perform point-of-care testing (e.g., A1c, lipid panels, strep/flu testing) where applicable
- Administer immunizations in accordance with state regulations
- Promote health and wellness services and provide medication therapy support
- Participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours consultation, emergency dispensing, or store support needs
- Must be available during scheduled on-call hours for phone consultations or urgent pharmacy needs including delivery of medication to patients
Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor’s in Pharmacy
- Active state pharmacist license in good standing
- Immunization certification
- Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage a fast-paced retail environment
- Prior retail and/or long-term care pharmacy experience preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend and twist for extended periods (minimum 4 hours)
- Able to lift a minimum of 20 lbs and up to 50 lbs as needed
- Ability to work on a screen for entire shift as frequent computer work and data entry required
Skills
Retail PharmaciesHealth Care Provider