Pharmacist - Springfield Outpatient Pharmacy - PRN

Mercy Health BSMH•Springfield, OH

About The Position

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to enhancing health and well-being through exceptional patient care and a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. The Pharmacist in the Springfield Outpatient Pharmacy performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while complying with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and departmental policies and objectives. The Pharmacist processes and reviews medication orders, supports safe and accurate preparation and distribution of medications, oversees pharmacy personnel and inventory as needed, and contributes to medication safety and quality initiatives. The role also includes patient education and collaboration with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD.
Maintain a current pharmacist license in the state or states where practicing.
Hold a valid state-issued ID.
At least 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting.
Experience in the field of pharmacy practice.
Proficient use of all computer hardware and software.
Ability to monitor patient conditions during treatment, administer non-intravenous medications, communicate patient conditions and care to medical professionals, and record patient medical histories.
Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation, MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and drug databases.
Knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, appropriate dosing, monitoring parameters, and cost.
Ability to prepare medication products according to practice-site requirements and handle hazardous drugs.
Skills in regulatory compliance, data analysis, budgeting and financial acumen, scheduling, employee performance evaluation, and developing SMART goals and objectives.
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, customer service, coaching and mentoring, organization, and stress management.

Nice To Haves

Advanced pharmacy degree, such as a Doctor of Pharmacy, master's degree, or residency.
Immunization certification.
One year of leadership experience.
One year of experience in the field of pharmacy practice.
Experience with the EPIC Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

Process orders and review medications for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy, providing clinical support as needed.
Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products and safe handling consistent with regulations.
Oversee pharmacy distributive functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients and staff.
Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities 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 needed.
Provide medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence in accordance with departmental guidance.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders.
Participate in medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization review, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting, and other departmental activities as needed.