PRN Pharmacist
About The Position
The PRN Pharmacist is responsible for directing and supporting hospital pharmacy operations under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy/PIC. The role ensures compliance with patient-care quality standards, applicable laws, and requirements of governing agencies, and works closely with pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff to provide quality patient care. The pharmacist monitors pharmacy operations, supports patient safety, manages pharmaceutical purchasing and inventory, oversees medication storage and distribution, and conducts clinical monitoring in accordance with hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and state and federal regulations. The role also includes maintaining formularies and medication-related resources, reporting quality-related events, keeping current with pharmacy-care standards, responding to inquiries or complaints, and summarizing relevant articles and studies for medical and nursing staff. The pharmacist maintains required records and controls for medication requisitioning and dispensing, may supervise pharmacy technicians, completes continuing education and competency requirements, protects patient confidentiality, and represents the organization professionally. This PRN position is based in Terre Haute, Indiana. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; nights, weekends, and holidays are not required.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, or equivalent.
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy or certification by the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC).
- Current pharmacist certification or licensure in the state of practice.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Intermediate computer knowledge, including Office 365.
- Knowledge of automated pharmacy systems, including automated dispensing software, analytics reporting, and order-entry software.
- Self-directed and motivated, with the ability to supervise pharmacy support personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital experience.
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification.
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training.
Responsibilities
- Direct pharmacy department operations and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy/PIC.
- Monitor pharmacy department activities and take appropriate action to support efficient operations and quality patient care.
- Coordinate with nursing, medical staff, and clinical department managers on pharmacy-related issues.
- Provide patient care in a manner that promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
- Direct pharmaceutical purchasing and inventory maintenance for patient care.
- Oversee storage and distribution of pharmaceutical items in the department and patient-care locations.
- Perform clinical monitoring according to clinical guidelines, treatment standards, hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, and applicable regulations.
- Perform pharmacy management and pharmacist duties as required.
- Support positive community awareness of the hospital’s patient care.
- Maintain records of patient charges and controls over pharmaceutical requisitioning and dispensing.
- Maintain formularies, medication-related documents, information resources, and preparation references.
- Report quality-related events according to IPS and hospital policy.
- Review pharmacy-related journals and studies to stay current and share relevant information with medical and nursing staff.
- Respond to inquiries or complaints from facility partners, regulatory agencies, and hospital staff.
- Complete annual continuing education and competency requirements.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with regulatory requirements, company policies, and facility policies and procedures.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with administration, physicians, and staff across departments.
- Represent the organization positively and professionally; follow administrative directives and attend departmental meetings and discussions.
- Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the company and hospital, as well as the department’s focus statement.
- Supervise pharmacy technicians where applicable.
Benefits
- Opportunity for advancement and new challenges at a growing, family-owned company described as a family-friendly employer.
- Opportunity to contribute to improving quality of life for an underserved community and its families.
