Pharmacist - Southside Medical Center

Pharmacist

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety, and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites, and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia

Full Time (Rotating shifts; Morning shifts start at 8:00AM, Evening shift starts at 1:00PM; Shifts are 8 hours in length; rotating weekends and holidays as needed)

Job Summary

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 Functions

• 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.

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)

Advanced pharmacy degree Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)

Valid state issued ID (required)

Immunization Certified (preferred)

Experience

2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)

1 year of leadership experience (preferred)

Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)

One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Administer non-intravenous medications

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

Record patient medical histories

Budgeting & Financial Acumen

Evaluate employee performance

Analyzing data or information

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Acceptance of authority

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

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

Customer service for internal and external customers

Coaching and mentoring

Organization

Stress management

Training

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

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.