Pharmacist, PRN Acute

About the role

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Pharmacist PRN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Responsibilities

• Developing and coordinating clinical pharmacy services including antibiotic management, renal dosing program, pharmacokinetic monitoring, IV to PO conversions, etc.
• Educating staff Pharmacists in provision of clinical services, monitoring quality of clinical services and serving as a resource for Pharmacy Staff, Nursing Staff and Medical Staff.
• Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, and patients, and pharmacy students.
• Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry.
• Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians.
• Maintains adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software.

Requirements

• A current NC Pharmacy licensure or must be completed within 90 days of hire by either examination or reciprocity required.
• Possess a bachelor's degree Ph. D./M.D./D.D.S or Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred from accredited College/University.
• Minimum of two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification (BLS) is required within 30 days of hire.
• Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel & Outlook, Meditech preferred.
• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Qualifications

• Current NC Pharmacy licensure or completed within 90 days of hire by either examination or reciprocity required.
• Bachelor's degree Ph. D./M.D./D.D.S or Doctorate in Pharmacy preferred from accredited College/University.
• Minimum of two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software
• Ability to work in a stressful environment

Benefits

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

PRN - rotate weekends, various shifts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.