Retail Pharmacist - Part Time
Vail Health Hospital· Vail, United States·
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Bring Your Clinical Expertise to a Community-Focused Retail Pharmacy
Are you a pharmacist who enjoys building relationships with patients and making a meaningful impact in your community? Join Vail Health's Retail Pharmacy, where you'll combine the personalized service of a community pharmacy with the support and resources of a leading healthcare organization.
As a Part-Time Retail Pharmacist, you'll serve as a trusted medication expert, helping patients navigate their healthcare journey through prescription review, medication counseling, immunization support, and exceptional customer service. You'll work closely with providers, patients, pharmacy technicians, and the broader healthcare team to deliver safe, accurate, and compassionate care while ensuring compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations.
This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist who enjoys the dynamic nature of retail pharmacy operations, values patient engagement, and wants to practice in a collaborative healthcare environment in the heart of the Colorado mountains.
What You'll Do
- Provide exceptional patient care in a retail pharmacy setting by accurately interpreting, verifying, and dispensing prescription medications.
- Counsel patients on medication use, side effects, interactions, and adherence to support positive health outcomes.
- Build trusted relationships with patients through personalized service and education.
- Manage day-to-day retail pharmacy operations, including inventory management, medication ordering, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
- Supervise and support pharmacy technicians to ensure efficient workflow and excellent customer service.
- Compound and dispense medications safely and accurately in accordance with provider orders.
- Oversee specialty medication compounding while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals across Vail Health to optimize patient care.
- Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and Vail Health policies.
• Experience in the healthcare industry is required.
• Previous experience with a changing work load, schedule, and priorities is preferred.
• State of Colorado Pharmacist license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate or Adult Immunization Training Program for Pharmacists Certificate preferred.
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Benefits at Vail Health Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.