Pharmacist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Lorain, OH

5h

About The Position

The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and standards established by federal, state, accrediting, and regulatory bodies. The Pharmacist follows departmental policies and procedures and supports department objectives.

The role includes reviewing medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy; preparing compounded and non-compounded products accurately and safely; overseeing medication distribution and pharmacy support personnel; and maintaining accountability for pharmacy inventory. The Pharmacist also addresses medication events, educates patients, collaborates with care teams, and participates in medication safety and quality activities. Travel between locations may be required.

The position serves patients across the lifespan, from neonates through older adults. Work takes place in a general office environment and may involve high stress, fluctuating workloads, interruptions, hazardous substances or body fluids, infectious materials, noise, bright lights, working alone, and occasional travel to off-site locations in adverse weather. Universal precautions and personal protective equipment are required.

Requirements

• Current pharmacist license in the state or states where practicing.
• Graduation from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD.
• Experience in a field of pharmacy practice.
• Proficient use of computer hardware and software.
• Ability to prepare medication products consistent with practice-site requirements and handle hazardous drugs.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation.
• Computer knowledge, including MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and drug databases.
• Core knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters, and cost.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
• Ability to provide medication education and communicate effectively.
• Skills in teamwork, attention to detail, critical thinking, customer service, coaching and mentoring, organization, and stress management.
• Ability to develop SMART goals and objectives.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs across the lifespan.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced pharmacy degree, Doctor of Pharmacy, master's degree, or residency.
• One year of experience in a field of pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and review them for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy; provide clinical support as needed.
• Ensure accurate preparation and safe handling of compounded and non-compounded medication products in accordance with regulations.
• Oversee pharmacy distributive functions to ensure accurate and timely medication availability to patients and staff.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel based on departmental needs.
• Maintain responsibility and accountability for pharmacy inventory security based on departmental needs.
• Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; evaluate event reports for trends and prevention when applicable.
• Provide medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence in accordance with department guidance.
• Communicate and collaborate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders.
• Participate in medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting, and other departmental activities as needed.
• Travel between locations as needed.
• Provide age-appropriate care for patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
• Follow universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and comply with infection-control policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level