Inpatient Pharmacist
About the role
Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders. Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate. Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients. Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients. Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care. Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs. Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
Responsibilities
- Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.
- Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
- Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
- Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
- Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
- Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
- Oversight of technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
- Aid in academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
- May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
- Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration: Pharmacist credentialed from the Indiana Board Of Pharmacy obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Education: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
Qualifications
Experience: No specific experience required beyond the educational and licensure requirements.
Skills
Skills: Strong knowledge of pharmacology, clinical pharmacy practice, and ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.
Benefits
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Full time