Pharmacist PRN
About The Position
Vibra Healthcare is seeking a PRN Pharmacist for Gateway Rehab, a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Florence, Kentucky. The hospital provides rehabilitation to people recovering from disabilities caused by injuries or illnesses, helping patients regain physical or cognitive abilities so they can return home with the highest level of independence. It offers a fast-paced, friendly work environment where staff can get to know patients and their families. The Pharmacist fills and dispenses medication orders and ensures drugs are properly handled, used, and stored. The role applies departmental standards and translates policies and procedures into daily operations. The Pharmacist serves as a medication therapy and drug-information resource for patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals; coordinates with medical and nursing staff to deliver quality, cost-effective drug therapies; and participates in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program with a focus on patient safety and public health. The role provides pharmaceutical care to patients across relevant age groups and may provide leadership in the Director’s absence when assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from a College/School of Pharmacy.
- Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state of employment.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
- Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- Experience with pharmacokinetics and anticoagulation.
- TPN experience.
- Current, valid, and active BLS and ACLS certifications from a Vibra-approved vendor.
- Previous acute care experience.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Ability to project a professional image.
Responsibilities
- Fill and dispense medication orders, including proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the Pharmacy.
- Maintain departmental standards and translate policies and procedures into daily operations.
- Provide patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with information about medication therapy and drug-related information and literature.
- Coordinate with medical and nursing staff in delivering quality, cost-effective drug therapies to patients.
- Participate in the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Program, focusing on patient safety and public health.
- Provide pharmaceutical care to patients of all relevant age groups.
- Provide leadership in the absence of the Director as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets.
- Free prescription plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Flexible Spending plans.
- 401(k) matching.
- Additional critical illness, accident, and hospital plans.
- Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, and other items.
- Pet insurance.
- Group legal assistance for personal legal matters.
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
- Work-life balance.
