Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceuticals
Prepares IV solutions
Maintains records on prescriptions, patient charges, and inventory
Provides drug information to facility staff
Writes and implements drug use guidelines
Ensures secure storage of medications
Delivers medications to nursing stations when functioning as Night Pharmacist
Benefits
Scheduled every fourth weekend and holiday
Opportunity to pick up additional shifts
Guidance and support from pharmacy staff
Engagement in policy development and review
Work in a collaborative healthcare environment
Full Job Description
Description
Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for the dispensing medications and providing drug information following established standards and practices to ensure proper and safe medication use.
Job Functions
Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals.
Prepares IV solutions.
Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory.
Provides information to facility staff on drugs and pharmaceuticals.
Writes guidelines for drug use within the hospital and implements hospital regulations.
Ensures medicines are stores appropriately and securely.
Provides guidance to pharmacy staff.
Answers questions about medicines from within the hospital, other hospitals and the general public.
This position may occasionally be required to float to other locations. Waconia, Chaska, Arlington.
Performs other duties as assigned.
When functioning as Night Pharmacist:
Delivers medications to nursing stations.
Performs the Intelliguard tray refill for the OR's.
Performs other duties as assigned.
When functioning as Pharmacist in Charge:
Maintains that the pharmacy follows rules set out by the board of pharmacy
Orders and stocks medications in accordance with DEA regulations
Maintains that all licenses and variances are up to date for the assigned site
Assists with policy development and review
Works with billing and accounts payable to ensure invoices are paid
Minimum Education/Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
Pharmacist experience in hospital setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
Ability to work carefully, methodically and accurately
Knowledge of IV admixture, unit doses, computer operation, oncology, nutritional support and kinetic dosing
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
License/Certification
Valid Minnesota Pharmacist licensure
Schedule
This position is scheduled every fourth weekend and every fourth holiday with the ability to pick up additional shifts as available
Physical Demands
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Requirements
Schedule
This position is scheduled every fourth weekend and every fourth holiday with the ability to pick up additional shifts as available
