Pharmacist Staff
About The Position
The Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing accurate dispensing, clinical and patient support, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. The role prioritizes medication safety, patient education, and regulatory compliance while contributing to quality improvement initiatives. The Pharmacist prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications; reviews orders and patient medication regimens; counsels patients and families; collaborates with the healthcare team; monitors therapy and patient outcomes; and documents clinical activities in the electronic health record. The role also supports medication safety and quality improvement, contributes to clinical protocols and evidence-based guidelines, stays current with pharmacotherapy, and assists with pharmacy inventory management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
- 0–1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required.
- Active Registered Pharmacist (RPH) license in the state of employment required.
- Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills to support accurate medication dispensing and documentation.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with pharmacy software systems and electronic health records.
- Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification or another BPS specialty certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Accurately prepare, verify, and dispense medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
- Review medication orders for appropriateness, assess patient medication regimens, and recommend ways to optimize therapy.
- Counsel patients and families on medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
- Participate in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits.
- Participate in developing and implementing clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines.
- Monitor patient outcomes, evaluate therapy effectiveness, and adjust medications as needed to improve safety and efficacy.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence.
- Stay current with advances in pharmacotherapy and participate in ongoing education and training.
- Assist with pharmacy inventory management, including monitoring stock levels, arranging timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
