Pharmacist- Pharmacy Dept.- St Elizabeth Hospital (PRN)

Pharmacist

The pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by federal, state, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The pharmacist maintains established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives.

Essential job functions include:

Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations

Oversee distributive functions of the pharmacy department to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients/staff

Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities based on department need

Maintain responsibility and accountability for the security of pharmacy inventory based on department need

Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes

Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance

Work collaboratively and effectively to communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders

Participate in departmental medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/certification: Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required). Valid state issued ID (required). BLS Basic Life Support (preferred). Immunization Certified (preferred).

Education: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required). Advanced pharmacy degree Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred).

Work experience: Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required). One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred).

Training: Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required).

Language: None.

Patient population: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks). Infant (1-12 months). Pediatrics (1-12 years). Adolescents (13-17 years). Adults (18-64 years). Geriatrics (65 years and older).

Working conditions:

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Hazards:

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Skills:

• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, drug databases
• Core knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Provide medication education
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Communication
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-beingpersonally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.