Hospital Pharmacist 40hr
About The Position
The Hospital Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals through proper storage, handling, evaluation, preparation, compounding, labeling, dispensing, and administration, in accordance with state and federal regulations and departmental policies. The role maintains appropriate records, follows departmental guidelines for clinical interventions, and provides drug information as required or requested. The pharmacist prepares and dispenses medications and IVs, advises healthcare professionals on medication-related issues, and supervises non-pharmacist personnel and medication preparation. The position also evaluates non-formulary requests, verifies medication orders and patient-specific safety considerations, and maintains required controlled-substance records and inventories.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Pharmacy.
- Connecticut pharmacist license.
Nice To Haves
- PharmD preferred.
- Hospital experience and/or residency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, dispense, and supervise the preparation of all medications and IVs for patient use in the hospital.
- Advise other healthcare professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper medication administration.
- Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians.
- Assess the need for non-formulary items according to department policy and contact the prescribing physician to initiate a substitute when appropriate.
- Verify physicians’ orders for proper dose and regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions or incompatibilities, and adverse drug reactions; monitor laboratory data on all patients before dispensing medication.
- Verify receipt of all narcotic orders, maintain the perpetual inventory log, perform weekly C-II and monthly controlled-drug inventories, and ensure forms are completed and filed appropriately.
- Maintain proper records and follow departmental guidelines regarding clinical interventions.
- Provide drug information as required or requested.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage.
- Retirement savings program with employer match.
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Well-being initiative.
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Trinity Health.
- Excellent benefits starting day 1.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
