Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health•Dodge City, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City, is a Joint Commission accredited 99-bed hospital that serves as a regional referral center for southwest Kansas. Acute care is at the heart of what we do. St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City provides health services that include diagnostics and interventional cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation. We combine patient-centered care with modern technology and medical expertise to treat a wide range of medical conditions Job Summary and Responsibilities Pharmacist Clinical may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more! You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This position performs a variety of tasks in support of the daily workflow of the pharmacy to include the appropriate distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with CSH policies and procedures. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for 1) preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients, 2) performing compounding of intravenous medications, 3) assisting in managing inventory, 4) performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes, and 5) performing routine clerical/administrative tasks. Incumbents are also accountable for: maintaining a clean and safe environment; using appropriate aseptic technique; handling controlled substances appropriately; completing all educational modules; attending regular staff meetings; keeping abreast of departmental changes/current CSH policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Requirements

High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
6 months compounding of IV medication
Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works
Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which the employee works as required by the state
Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care.
Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.
Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations.
Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parenteral drugs.
Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services. This may include hazardous compounding requirements where appropriate.
Ability to understand and apply standards, procedures and techniques to the work assignment.
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position
Physical/Functional Requirements - Medium

Responsibilities

preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients
performing compounding of intravenous medications
assisting in managing inventory
performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes
performing routine clerical/administrative tasks
maintaining a clean and safe environment
using appropriate aseptic technique
handling controlled substances appropriately
completing all educational modules
attending regular staff meetings
keeping abreast of departmental changes/current CSH policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements