Current license as a Registered Pharmacist required
Experience in a hospital setting preferred
Supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge of national pharmacist regulations and standards
Strong critical thinking and leadership skills
Responsibilities
Consult with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders and patient reactions
Conduct drug utilization reviews and prepare criteria for medical staff approval
Monitor drug therapies and suggest alternatives as needed
Consult with physicians on financial risk management related to prescribing
Integrate the hospital's mission and guiding principles into daily practice
Benefits
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly challenges
Earned Time Off starting on the first day
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
Full Job Description
Overview
Pharmacist - Full Time - Billings, Montana
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees' work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through "My Ernest Journey" and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is "You Spoke, We Listened". These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
Benefits:
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
Dental and Vision coverage
401K with employer matching
Life insurance
Short-and-long term disability
Wellness & Work Life Balance:
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date
Professional Growth:
Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement
Qualifications
Required Skills:
Current license as a Registered Pharmacist required
Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Additional Qualifications/Skills:
Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Responsibilities
Consults with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints. Conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval. Monitors drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggests alternatives as appropriate. Consults with physician and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing. Integrates the hospital's mission and "Guiding Principles" into daily practice.