Pharmacist

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying and filling medication orders, monitoring patient medication therapies, providing drug information, and ensuring medication safety. You will also supervise and direct support personnel while maintaining accurate documentation of all interactions for medical review.

Job Summary

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Processing, entering, verifying, and distributing medication orders promptly and in compliance with departmental and regulatory guidelines.
• Ensuring medication therapy is safe, effective, and cost-efficient while achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes.
• Assuring that medication prescribing is appropriate regarding indication, dosage, route, frequency, and history of allergies.
• Conducting daily reports on medication utilization and identifying areas for improvement.
• Performing quality assurance procedures in relevant work areas.
• Participating in all pharmacy-related tasks including clinical rounds and medication management programs.
• Expediting changes to meet regulatory and licensing standards.
• Contributing to department cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy is required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is preferred.
• One year of technical experience is preferred.
• Inpatient clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Pharmacist license in the state of practice is required.
• All necessary licensures and certifications to fulfill the duties of a Pharmacist at the state level are required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required.

Essential Functions

The essential functions of the Pharmacist role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensuring compliance with hospital policies and Joint Commission regulations.
• Actively managing medication prescribing to prevent duplication or negative drug interactions.
• Participating in ongoing training and development programs.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of medication therapy and safety protocols.