Pharmacist Night - Forbes Hospital

Highmark Health•Monroeville, PA

About The Position

The Pharmacist optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The role includes dispensing medications, participating in the intravenous admixture program, providing drug information, monitoring drug therapy, and implementing interventions to reduce adverse events. The pharmacist oversees work performed by pharmacy technicians, students, and other support staff. This position primarily works nights. For the night pharmacist, responsibilities may include triaging, prioritizing, and delegating nightly pharmacy activities; serving as the primary contact for resolving medication-related problems between pharmacy, nursing, and other disciplines; and troubleshooting information technology, computer, and automation problems. The pharmacist also performs other duties as assigned or required. The role is subject to applicable ethical and legal standards, company policies, confidentiality requirements, HIPAA, and information security policies. Employees must comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and training requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD).
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in Pennsylvania at hire, or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate degree in Pharmacy.
Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct prospective drug reviews and independently assess prescriptions to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug-related problems.
Ensure medications are accurately, efficiently, safely, appropriately, and cost-effectively compounded and dispensed.
Use professional judgment and knowledge to resolve emergent issues.
Provide accurate and timely drug information to health professionals, patients, and the public.
Document interventions and outcomes related to drug therapy.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to manage drug therapy, protocols, and guidelines.
Assist the manager in supervising and directing pharmacy technicians, students, externs, and other support personnel in daily operations.
Train pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, and students in their duty areas.
Oversee daily inventory maintenance and purchases.
Ensure controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with federal, state, and departmental regulations.
Support department operations through computer functions, medication refills, label generation, and appropriate phone handling.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
Participate in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts and foster a safe environment.
As the night pharmacist, triage, prioritize, and delegate nightly pharmacy activities.
Serve as the primary interface for resolving medication-related problems between pharmacy, nursing, and other disciplines.
Troubleshoot information technology, computer, and automation problems.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.