Pharmacist

Copley Hospital•Morrisville, VT

5d•$55 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Copley Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist to join its team in Morrisville/Stowe, Vermont. Under the supervision of the Director, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring that patients’ drug therapy needs are met. The role covers clinical pharmacy, drug distribution, teaching, and administrative duties, and requires compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and healthcare policies. This is a part-time position, with full-time availability also noted. A variety of shifts are available across full-time, part-time, and per-diem needs.

Requirements

B.S. in Pharmacy or a higher degree.
Registered pharmacist in the State of Vermont.
Familiarity with unit dose, IV admixtures, computer skills, and technical and clinical pharmacy practice.
Self-directed, with excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice or completion of a hospital residency.

Responsibilities

Assist nurses with routine updates to patient medication administration records (MAR) as appropriate.
Compound medications for floor use and for the hospital Pharmaceutical Service Department.
Develop or revise interdepartmental policies and procedures as requested by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services.
Dispense and compound, or supervise the dispensing of, medications and intravenous admixtures.
Inspect satellite pharmacies and medication storage areas on patient floors.
Interpret and clarify medication orders and applicable treatments directly from physician order sheets or copies.
Ensure medication schedules are appropriate in relation to patients’ ability to metabolize and eliminate specific drug compounds.
Maintain patient records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety.
Maintain pharmacy drug formulary pricing and location indexes, and monitor accurate patient charges and billing.
Maintain records on controlled drugs.
Perform other duties as assigned in compliance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Participate in discharge rounds.
Participate in medication-error and adverse-reaction reporting.
Participate in selecting appropriate medications for specific indications.
Prepare IV admixtures and reconstitute lyophilized drug products when requested.
Provide discharge counseling to inpatients leaving the hospital with medications when requested.
Provide on-site drug information to medical, nursing, and other hospital professional staff.
Educate hospital staff and students through clinical conferences and in-service sessions.
Supervise pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, and pharmacy interns, and coordinate workflow.