Pharmacist
Sanford Health · Weston, WI · 3 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$61/hrFull-time
Job Summary
Reviews prescriptions to ensure accuracy, determine necessary ingredients, and evaluate suitability. Provides information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage. Counsels patients on medication prescription including proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage, and any other questions. Monitors patients' health and progress in response to drug therapy.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, interprets, and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients.
- Takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on medication selection, dosage, interaction, and side effects.
- Counsels patients on medication prescription including proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage, and any other questions posed by the patient.
- Maintains oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel.
- Utilizes appropriate age-related patient information to assess the pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Fulfills responsibilities in various departments including acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation.
Qualifications
- In a retail/community pharmacy setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy; thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.
- In a medical center or institutional setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy; thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations; hospital experience or residency preferred.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.
Employer Information
- EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
- Drug Free Workplace Policy.