Pharmacist - PRN

Lifepoint Health • Youngstown, OH

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About The Position

Schedule: PRN Your experience matters Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Mercy Behavioral Health is a joint venture owned and operated by Mercy Health and Lifepoint Health. With two of the most prominent names in healthcare joining forces, we are confidently executing the opening of a new hospital with seasoned professionals and plentiful resources. We take pride in being a place employees want to work, as well as eagerly pursue quality outcomes for patients and families alike. How you’ll contribute The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy in deliverying pharmaceutics and medication management throughout the hospital in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization. Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. Supervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs. A Pharmacist who excels in this role: Fills orders with correct medication. Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release. Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance. Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy. No therapeutic duplication. Prevents significant drug interaction. Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies. Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function disease state, laboratory and other data. Must be have knowledge of patient population served. Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and Medical staff. Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary. Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. Keeps Director informed of workload status and potential problems. Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital : Pediatric , Adult and Geriatric. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Brand New Facility : Opportunity to work in a brand-new, state of the art hospital with cutting edge equipment and technology. What we’re looking for Applicants should possess: Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree. Licenses/Certification: Current state license in good standing Experience: Previous experience in behavioral health hospital highly preferred. EEOC Statement Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy Behavioral Health Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.
• Licenses/Certification: Current state license in good standing

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in behavioral health hospital highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy in deliverying pharmaceutics and medication management throughout the hospital in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice.
• Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital.
• Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization.
• Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff.
• Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy.
• Supervises the technical support staff.
• Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs.
• Fills orders with correct medication.
• Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release.
• Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance.
• Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy.
• No therapeutic duplication.
• Prevents significant drug interaction.
• Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies.
• Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function disease state, laboratory and other data.
• Must be have knowledge of patient population served.
• Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and Medical staff.
• Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary.
• Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
• Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
• Keeps Director informed of workload status and potential problems.
• Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital : Pediatric , Adult and Geriatric.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees