Pharmacist (PRN)

Lifepoint Health • Howard, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The pharmacist is responsible for the dispensing of prescription medications to hospital inpatients. Provides information about medications and helps patients and clinical staff understand instructions provided by the physician. Monitors the patient’s health and progress to assure medications are effective and safe. Adheres to state and federal regulations as well as Joint Commission standards. Verifies physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness. Monitors and evaluates the critical processes of medication management; determines risk points and is an active participant with physicians and clinical staff in continuous quality and performance improvement. Verifies and approves the work of Pharmacy Technician(s). Responsible for the management and utilization of the computerized pharmacy system. Orders and stores medications, keeping them safe and effective. Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness and promotes/ evaluates rational drug therapy that improves pharmaceutical care. Performs anticoagulant monitoring.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• BS Pharm or Pharm D degree required.
• Current state license to practice pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited clinical residency preferred.
• Two years’ experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing of prescription medications to hospital inpatients.
• Providing information about medications to patients and clinical staff.
• Monitoring patient health and progress to ensure medication effectiveness and safety.
• Adhering to state and federal regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Verifying physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitoring and evaluating medication management processes.
• Verifying and approving the work of Pharmacy Technicians.
• Managing and utilizing the computerized pharmacy system.
• Ordering and storing medications.
• Monitoring drug therapy for appropriateness.
• Promoting and evaluating rational drug therapy.
• Performing anticoagulant monitoring.

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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees