Pharmacist - Per Diem

Ernest Health•Lafayette, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a per diem Pharmacist to join its patient-care team. The hospital provides inpatient rehabilitation for people recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and complex orthopedic conditions. Its interdisciplinary team delivers individualized rehabilitation programs in a teamwork-driven environment. The Pharmacist consults with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, errors, and complaints; conducts drug utilization reviews; and monitors assigned drug therapies. The position also supports financial risk management related to prescribing and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.

Requirements

Current license as a Registered Pharmacist.
Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Strong critical-thinking skills.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital setting.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Consult with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.
Conduct drug utilization reviews and prepare drug review criteria for medical staff approval.
Monitor drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggest alternatives as appropriate.
Consult with physicians and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.