Staff Pharmacist

About the role

This position functions within the pharmacy department and its primary purpose is to assure efficacious, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy and appropriate outcomes in the use of drugs and medicines. The services directly impact the healthcare of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reaction, lab value abnormalities and follow up by screening patient’s chart.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification and resolves any concerns or questions with prescriber prior to dispensing.
• Determines the need for prescription refills and medication therapy management.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Enters prescriptions into pharmacy software.
• Verifies finished prescription orders in a timely manner.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
• Advises patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications and appropriate outcomes and verifies patient understanding.
• Communicates regularly with patients as well as health care providers within and outside of our facility to resolve problems and provide optimal care.
• Participates in clinical and administrative activities including quality control and quality improvement within the department and clinic.
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Serves as a role model and educator of pharmacy students and technicians.
• May supervise a support person in the accomplishment of individual tasks but does not have overall supervisory authority for the support personnel.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning, provides medication-related education to facility staff, and supports quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to Long-Term Care services when assigned.
• Assists with evaluation and improvement of medication-use systems in the Long-Term Care setting, including identification of high-risk medication practices, psychotropic stewardship, controlled substance oversight, and implementation of medication safety initiatives when assigned.

Requirements

• Pharm.D. degree and licensure as a registered pharmacist.
• Candidates licensed prior to 2003 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree will be considered with 3 years of experience in hospital and/or ambulatory clinic pharmacy.
• No equivalent substitution for the degree.
• An unrestricted license as a registered pharmacist in any state.
• Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED, may be obtained within 1 year of hire).
• Completion of a nationally recognized (by ASHP) pharmacy residency program preferred.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every year.

Qualifications

• To work efficiently as part of the medical team, it is necessary to be proficient at reviewing the patient’s medical history, labs, and medications orders using an in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical sciences.
• Filling prescriptions also requires unerring knowledge of state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy.
• The Pharmacist must provide care appropriate to the needs of patients of all ages.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing to patients and staff.
• Must have a working knowledge of computer application skills.
• Math skills are required in the accurate calculation of drug dosages both oral and intravenous and to compound formulations.
• Able to work cooperatively within health system and pharmacy staff and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Able to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.

Skills

• Proficient in reviewing patient medical history, labs, and medications orders.
• Knowledgeable in state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Strong math skills for accurate drug dosage calculations.
• Cooperative and adaptable work style.
• Sound professional judgment and ability to handle interruptions.
• Independent decision-making and quick response to emergencies.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability

Pay

Pay Range:$62.66 - $88.51

Schedule

Travel Required Yes
Travel Time Expectations Must be able to travel 10% of the time

Key Essential Functions And Accountabilities Of The Job

• Reviews all prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy, legality, completeness, contraindications, interactions, allergies, adverse drug reaction, lab value abnormalities and follow up by screening patient’s chart.
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification and resolves any concerns or questions with prescriber prior to dispensing.
• Determines the need for prescription refills and medication therapy management.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Enters prescriptions into pharmacy software.
• Verifies finished prescription orders in a timely manner.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
• Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
• Advises patients clearly and accurately regarding their medications and appropriate outcomes and verifies patient understanding.
• Communicates regularly with patients as well as health care providers within and outside of our facility to resolve problems and provide optimal care.
• Participates in clinical and administrative activities including quality control and quality improvement within the department and clinic.
• Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Serves as a role model and educator of pharmacy students and technicians.
• May supervise a support person in the accomplishment of individual tasks but does not have overall supervisory authority for the support personnel.
• Participates in interdisciplinary care planning, provides medication-related education to facility staff, and supports quality assurance and performance improvement activities related to Long-Term Care services when assigned.
• Assists with evaluation and improvement of medication-use systems in the Long-Term Care setting, including identification of high-risk medication practices, psychotropic stewardship, controlled substance oversight, and implementation of medication safety initiatives when assigned.