Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy license for the state or eligibility to obtain it within 120 days.
Basic computer literacy and communication skills.
Cognitive ability to interpret written medication orders accurately.
Responsibilities
Manage medication orders with consideration for patient age and safety.
Participate in pharmacotherapeutic planning processes.
Supervise and direct healthcare team members effectively.
Prepare and process sterile products for dispensing.
Provide drug information and education to patients and staff.
Contribute to departmental goals and quality assurance activities.
Maximize operational safety and efficiency through automation.
Benefits
Opportunity for advanced training and certification.
Participation in inter and intra-departmental committees.
Supportive team environment with collaborative decision-making.
Role in enhancing medication safety and patient care processes.
Full Job Description
Overview
Description Job Summary
Provides age-specific pharmaceutical care and basic clinical services for assigned patient care areas. Contributes to goals, programs, QA, PI and other activities for their unit/department/hospital. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Manages medication orders including age-specific considerations to ensure medication safety (i.e. processing, preparation and dispensing). Participates in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes. Manages own pharmacy practice effectively. Supervises and directs healthcare team members. Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing. Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for unit/department/hospital. Provides drug information. Provides education. Participates actively on inter and intra-departmental committees. Maximizes safety and efficiency through appropriate use of automation. Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description
Minimum Required: One year of pharmacy experience.
Preferred/Desired: One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
Education
Description
Minimum Required: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired: BLS and/or ACLS certification, advanced post-graduate training or equivalent clinical experience.
Special Skills
Description: Computer literacy, interpersonal skills, general clinical awareness.
Minimum Required: Basic computer literacy and communication skills. Cognitive ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials; accuracy and attention to detail required.
Preferred/Desired: Advanced computer order entry literacy, Microsoft Office applications, clinical experience. High-level cognitive ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials.
Licensure
Description: Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure for appropriate state or eligibility for licensure. Must acquire licensure within 120 days of hire date.
Minimum Required: PHARMACIST-FOR APPROPRIATE STATE
