Pharmacist

WVU Medicine

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves working with Pharmacy personnel to compound and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using standard procedures to deliver comprehensive professional pharmaceutical service in a modern hospital. The role includes responsibilities delegated to purchasing, continuing education programs, stocking supplies for night stock, various departmental reports, and other areas to maintain a well-organized and efficient department. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and employer, comprising 25 hospitals and five institutes.

Requirements

Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Valid Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy OH: Valid Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy PA: Valid Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy WV: Valid Pharmacist license through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Knowledge of growth and development.
Understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment.
Understanding of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs.
Knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan.
Knowledge of the total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms.
Must be familiar with professional and commercial phases of Hospital Pharmacy and also with State and Federal laws governing Pharmacy.
Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Hospital Pharmacy through internship or as registered Pharmacist.
Computer experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Dispenses drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations as ordered by physicians.
Constantly available for pharmaceutical consultation with doctors or nurses.
Takes initiative in questioning a prescription if necessary.
Assists manager of Pharmacy in purchasing of drugs from vendors.
Talks with sales representatives of various pharmaceutical companies when need dictates.
Makes drug checks and inspections on various floors as required.
Assists with IV admixture program by checking orders for completeness, accuracy, compatibilities and other technical advice.
May be delegated to attend some pharmacy involved hospital meetings.
Assists the manager with the Pharmacy Quality Assurance program.
Assists the manager with the Pharmacy floor inspection reports.
Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.