Pharmacist

Lifepoint Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy in delivering pharmaceutics and medication management throughout the hospital in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization. Supports and serves as consultants to all clinical and Medical Staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. Supervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs. Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients pediatric, adult, and geriatric.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Required
Pharmacy License in the State of Oklahoma
Two (2) years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Clinical judgment
accuracy and attention to detail
strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills
collaboration across disciplines
proficiency with pharmacy/EMR systems and inventory control.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Verify physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness; clarify and resolve discrepancies.
Monitor and evaluate the critical processes of medication management (e.g., selection, storage, ordering/transcribing, preparation/dispensing, administration support, and monitoring); identify risk points and drive continuous quality and performance improvement with clinicians.
Verify and approve work performed by Pharmacy Technician(s); provide coaching and feedback.
Order, receive, and store medications to maintain integrity, security, and compliance.
Review patient-specific drug therapy for indications, dosing, interactions, contraindications, and duplication; promote rational, evidence-based therapy and document interventions.
Perform anticoagulant monitoring and communicate dose/therapy recommendations per protocol or provider order.
Ensures compliance with hospital policies, state/federal regulations, and accreditation standards.
Maintains accurate records (e.g., inventory, controlled substances, medication safety reports).
Supports medication safety initiatives, adverse event prevention, and staff education.
Utilizes pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technologies as required.
Coordinates and provides pharmaceutical care of patients.
Performs other duties as assigned.