Pharmacist PRN
About The Position
Vibra Hospital of Boise is a 40-bed critical care hospital in Boise, Idaho, providing acute care to patients recovering from serious illnesses and injuries, including medically complex conditions. The Pharmacist is responsible for filling and dispensing medication orders and ensuring the proper handling, use, and storage of drugs. The position maintains departmental standards and translates policies and procedures into daily operations. The Pharmacist serves as a medication-therapy and drug-information resource for patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Working with medical and nursing staff, the role helps coordinate quality, cost-effective drug therapies and participates in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program, with a focus on patient safety and public health. The Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to patients across relevant age groups and provides leadership in the Director’s absence when assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from a College or School of Pharmacy.
- Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state of employment.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- Experience with pharmacokinetics and anticoagulation.
- TPN experience.
- Current, valid, and active BLS and ACLS certifications from a Vibra-approved vendor.
- Previous acute care experience.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
Responsibilities
- Fill and dispense medication orders, including proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the Pharmacy.
- Maintain departmental standards and translate policies and procedures into daily operations.
- Provide patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with information about medication therapy and drug-related matters and literature.
- Coordinate with medical and nursing staff to deliver quality and cost-effective drug therapies to patients.
- Participate in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program, focusing on patient safety and public health.
- Provide pharmaceutical care to patients of all relevant age groups.
- Provide leadership in the absence of the Director, as assigned.
