Pharmacist - Pharmacy - In House Contract 13 weeks/Temporary - Day Shift

UHS • Enid, OK

166d • Onsite

About The Position

PHARMACIST IN HOUSE CONTRACT - 13 WEEKS Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmacist to join our pharmacy team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for a pharmacist looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma! St. Mary’s is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women’s Imaging, Wound Care, and more. Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com Position Summary: Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching. Staff Pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patient’s drug therapies and provide drug information. Staff Pharmacists supervise and direct supportive staff. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in Pharmacy required.
• Licensed in the State of Oklahoma. (Interns must be licensed within 90 days).
• 0–1 years of experience in Pharmacy required; 1-3 years hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately.
• Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Maintains competency in unique aspects of drug therapy for patients for which they provide care, including factors related to patients of all age groups to include neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.
• Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy.
• Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.
• Ability to manage a diverse workforce and communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Software skills using MS Office, proficiency with MS Word, Excel and some Access required.
• Pyxis experience with knowledge of Pyxis reports (i.e., optimization, load/unload, nursing narcotics access, etc.).
• Financial Tracking experience.
• Certified Antimicrobial Stewardship and annual continuing education competencies.
• Active involvement in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee and participation in corporate antimicrobial stewardship meetings is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately.
• Maintains accurate, complete pharmacy patient medication profiles.
• Maintains awareness of developments in pharmacy and healthcare that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into their practice.
• Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts.
• Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug reactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, adverse reactions and appropriateness of drug, dosage form, regimen route, and therapeutic duplications.
• Assists with pharmacokinetic consult service and drug dosing regimens per hospital protocol.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees