PHARMACY - PHARMACIST

MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL LLC • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist - NICU/Pediatric to join our team! JOB SUMMARY: Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders. Acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel. Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care by performing the related duties.

Requirements

• Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
• Graduated from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current Pharmacist certification or licensure in the State of Idaho.
• Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in school education or subsequent training.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Demonstrates ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as dosage calculations, formulation of pharmaceutical preparations, data analysis, exponents and logarithms.

Nice To Haves

• Grasp of automated pharmacy systems, IV Laminar Flow Hood or the willingness to learn.
• Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to assure accuracy and determines formulas and ingredients needed.
• Compounds medications using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Monitors all posting onto the patient profiles in order that accuracy, drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate therapy and incompatibilities may be realized and better patient care received.
• Checks patient medication orders prior to delivery to patient care areas to ascertain that the correct drug, dosage form, schedule and strength is being dispensed.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Prepares IV admixtures and extemporaneous parenteral products under aseptic conditions.
• Directs Pharmacy Department personnel engaged in admixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Answers questions and provides information to physicians, nurses, patients and other healthcare professionals on the appropriate use of medications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage, etc.
• Assists in teach programs (departmental, medical, nursing, and community).
• Endorses policies and procedures of the department and of the hospital.
• Ensures the maintenance and proper operation of equipment and supplies in the work areas.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree