Pharmacist, Pharmacy Dept, Full-time Days

About the role

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Pharmacist for their Pharmacy Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. The position offers a sign-on bonus of $5,000, which is not base pay.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and transcribes physician medication orders accurately;
• Fills and verifies packages;
• Prepares IV admixtures using aseptic technique;
• Maintains formulary compliance, promotes rational medication selection, and minimizes non-formulary procurement;
• Counsels with medical staff, clinical pharmacy practitioners, nurses, hospital staff and others within the community to coordinate delivery of high quality pharmaceutical services to hospital patients;
• Monitors therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies, dosing, and therapeutic duplications;
• Assists with dosing services;
• Detects and reports adverse reactions and medication errors;
• Conducts pharmaceutical research as needed;
• Documents all clinical activities;
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and availability of medications;
• Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical procurement, dispensing, and use;
• Verifies technical staff work;
• Ensures proper charging of medications and services;
• Supervises departmental support personnel;
• Initiates or coordinates special projects;
• Completes other job-related duties as assigned;
• Maintains licensure/certification, completes mandatory education and competencies, maintains BCLS/CPR, and follows universal precautions and ergonomic standards;
• Attends meetings, adheres to policies and regulatory requirements, participates in surveys, and is available for overtime or additional shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Pharm D degree from an accredited school of pharmacy or successful completion of the foreign pharmacy equivalency exam and licensure as a registered pharmacist or eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with physicians, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring the delivery of optimal pharmaceutical care. A thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards governing the provision of pharmaceutical services is also required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna Life Insurance
403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Shift Differentials
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Clinical Ladder Program
Local and National Discounts
Beacon Academy Educational Courses
Gym Membership Discount

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Full-time day shift