Retail Pharmacist, Per Diem

Geisinger

. Deliver pharmaceutical care by interpreting prescriptions, evaluating medication needs, assessing drug interactions, conducting drug utilization review, performing generic substitutions, and accurately dispensing prescriptions .

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeWilkes-Barre • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical care, including interpreting prescriptions, evaluating medication needs, and preparing compounded medications. Proficient in coordinating pharmacy operations and supervising pharmacy technicians while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania)Drug Utilization ReviewCompounded Medications PreparationPrescription DispensingPharmacy Operations Coordination

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Hard Skills

Interpreting PrescriptionsEvaluating Medication NeedsAssessing Drug InteractionsGeneric SubstitutionMedication Profiles KnowledgeTherapeutic Issues IdentificationAseptic TechniqueIV Admixtures PreparationChemotherapeutic Medications PreparationInventory Management

Soft Skills

Counseling PhysiciansTeamworkCustomer CommunicationProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeLicensed Pharmacist

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical CareRegulatory StandardsFormulary SubstitutionsMedication ComplianceCareSite Pharmacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver pharmaceutical care by interpreting prescriptions, evaluating medication needs, assessing drug interactions, conducting drug utilization review, performing generic substitutions, and accurately dispensing prescriptions
Receive prescriptions by telephone or from patients and review them against medication profiles
Enter and update patient medical, demographic, and insurance information
Counsel physicians, patients, and customers to support accurate medication delivery and compliance
Identify and resolve routine prescribing, formulary, and therapeutic issues
Suggest appropriate formulary substitutions to prescribing physicians
Coordinate and supervise activities at the CareSite Pharmacy in accordance with regulatory standards
Supervise, advise, and assist pharmacy technicians and assume final responsibility for their work accuracy
Confer with physicians and clinical personnel regarding drug therapy, drug information, formulary status, and medication ingredients
Prepare compounded medications, IV admixtures, chemotherapeutic medications, and sterile products using aseptic technique when necessary
Suggest operational improvements for the CareSite Pharmacy
Assist the manager with ordering medications and supplies and maintaining inventory levels
Assume responsibility for pharmacy operations as assigned by the manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience (Required)
Licensed Pharmacist (Pennsylvania) within 90 days
Ability to interpret prescriptions and make professional determinations regarding medications and drug interactions
Knowledge of drug utilization review, generic substitution, and prescription dispensing
Knowledge of medication profiles, sensitivities, contraindications, duplications, formulary status, and therapeutic issues
Ability to counsel physicians, patients, and customers on medication use and compliance
Ability to coordinate and supervise pharmacy operations and pharmacy technicians
Ability to prepare compounded medications, IV admixtures, chemotherapeutic medications, and other sterile products using aseptic technique when necessary
Teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Domestic partner benefits
Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere