Patient Care Pharmacist - 20 Hours/Week - Days/Evenings

About the role

Nebraska Methodist Health System focuses on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. Our mission is encapsulated in "The Meaning of Care," a culture that emphasizes personalized, compassionate care across various settings.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for appropriateness and adjust regimens based on protocols and interdisciplinary team consultations.
• Monitor medication therapy for potential or actual drug interactions and outcomes, collaborating with healthcare providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and oversee pharmacy resident and student participation.
• Perform medication histories, document medication reconciliation across patient transitions, and facilitate the discharge process.
• Ensure compliance with inpatient drug formularies and complete medication profiles, considering various factors.
• Coordinate and distribute medications, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, and communicate pending issues.
• Provide direct supervision of certified pharmacy technicians, pharmacist interns, and students, and provide drug information/education.
• Manage safety precautions, including handling hazardous materials and managing blood-borne pathogens.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, reporting adverse drug events and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Offer in-services and lectures to health care team members and conduct drug information and disease prevention programs.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD required.
• Experience: Two years of health care pharmacy experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Current active Pharmacy Licensure (PH) for work state required; BLS, ACLS, PALS preferred; residency training program and certification preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Maintain competency in pharmaceutical knowledge and skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Prioritize tasks according to patient needs and departmental duties.
• Supervise certified pharmacy technicians and pharmacist interns.
• Practice pharmacy with integrity.
• Accept and respond constructively to feedback and criticism.
• Learn computer and application skills relevant to the role.
• Make judgements in demanding situations.
• Manage multiple concurrent activities.

Physical Requirements

• Weight Demands: Medium Work (up to 50 pounds).
• Physical Activity: Occasional (carrying, lifting, pulling/pushing, stooping/bending, twisting).
• Equipment/Machinery/Tools: Keyboarding/typing, reaching, grasping, speaking/talking, standing, walking.

About the Company

Nebraska Methodist Health System comprises four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, numerous clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. Founded in 1891, our mission centers on serving our communities and providing financial assistance, health education, and outreach to diverse populations.