Pharmacist - Southside Medical Center
About The Position
Pharmacist Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia Full Time (Rotating shifts; Morning shifts start at 8:00AM, Evening shift starts at 1:00PM; Shifts are 8 hours in length; rotating weekends and holidays as needed) Job Summary: The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Pharmacist maintains established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
- Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
- Valid state issued ID (required)
- 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)
- Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)
- Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)
- Monitor patient conditions during treatment
- Administer non-intravenous medications
- Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
- Record patient medical histories
- Budgeting & Financial Acumen
- Evaluate employee performance
- Analyzing data or information
- Scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Acceptance of authority
- Critical thinking
- Communication with family members
- Teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
- Handle hazardous drugs
- Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
- Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
- Core knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
- Regulatory compliance
- Develop SMART goals and objectives
- Provide medication education
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Customer service for internal and external customers
- Coaching and mentoring
- Organization
- Stress management
Nice To Haves
- Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)
- Immunization Certified (preferred)
- 1 year of leadership experience (preferred)
- One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)
- EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed
- Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations
- Oversee distributive functions of the pharmacy department to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients/staff
- Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities based on department need
- Maintain responsibility and accountability for the security of pharmacy inventory based on department need
- Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes
- Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance
- Work collaboratively and effectively to communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders
- Participate in departmental medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
