Southern Ohio Medical Center

Registered Pharmacist- RX Support Services

Southern Ohio Medical Center$90K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required; Pharm D preferred
  • Current Pharmacy license in Ohio necessary
  • Graduate Pharmacists may be considered pending license
  • BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
  • Previous hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Compounds and dispenses medications and supplies following established practices
  • Verifies accuracy and appropriateness of dispensed medications
  • Collaborates with physicians to optimize drug therapy
  • Maintains accurate patient profiling and records for medication orders
  • Adheres to regulations and departmental policies
  • Serves as a drug information resource for various hospital staff
  • Assists in projects as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy
  • Supervises and mentors Pharmacy Technicians and interns

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with market analysis every quarter
  • Eligibility for performance-based increases and bonuses
  • Employer contributions up to 4% to retirement plans
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Earned Wage Access available before payday
  • Paid Time Off with three annual sick days
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Tuition and certification assistance program
  • Discounted/free gym membership via Club LC
  • Employee discount programs
Full Job Description
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Department: RX Support Services
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager. The primary job function of the Registered Pharmacist is to distribute medications and supplies according to departmental procedures with the assistance of pharmacy technicians. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital staff on medication related matters. Educates patients and their families to optimize drug therapy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (5 year) is required
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) is also preferred

Licensure:
• Pharmacy(OH) license required
• Graduate Pharmacists may also be hired awaiting license
• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:
• Previous hospital experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies according to accepted standards of practice to fill written prescriptions issued by qualified prescribers.

2. Checks the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications dispensed.

3. Intervenes clinically with the physician when necessary and appropriate to optimize drug therapy.

4. Maintains accurate and appropriate patient profiling and charging records for all inpatient and non-inpatient medication orders.

5. Follows accepted standards of practice and adheres to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of SOMC and Pharmacy Services.

6. Serves as a drug information source for patients, physicians, nursing personnel, hospital staff, visitors and the community.

7. Assists the Director of Pharmacy with certain assigned reports or projects.

8. Maintains a level of professional competency and remains current in the field of pharmacy.

9. Assigns, teaches, supervises, and monitors the work of Pharmacy Technicians, students, interns and externs.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
  • Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
  • Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
  • Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
  • Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
  • Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
  • Life insurance and disability coverage*
  • Tuition and certification assistance
  • Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
  • Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
  • And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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About Southern Ohio Medical Center

Southern Ohio Medical Center is a 222-bed 501 not-for-profit hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health care services. SOMC employs 2,600 full-time employees and part-time employees, has a medical staff of more than 140 physicians and specialists, and is supported by approximately 800 regular volunteers. In 2020, Fortune magazine ranked Southern Ohio Medical Center at number 22 of their Fortune List of the Top 100 Companies to Work For in 2020 based on an employee survey of satisfaction.
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