Pharmacist

Surgery Partners•Altoona, WI

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications within the organization. The role evaluates, prepares, dispenses, and monitors medications for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with legal, professional, and institutional standards. The Pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide evidence-based pharmacotherapy, optimize patient outcomes, and promote medication safety. Additional duties include verifying medication orders, providing drug information, participating in clinical rounds, overseeing sterile and non-sterile compounding, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines. The position is 1.0 FTE, or 80 hours per pay period. Hours are variable between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., in 8- or 10-hour shifts. The schedule includes one night of on-call duty per week and every fourth Saturday plus call; participation in weekend and holiday rotations is required as scheduled.

Requirements

Demonstrate eligibility for employment in the United States.
Bachelor of Science degree required.
Current licensure in the State of Wisconsin required.
Must possess a cell phone that interfaces with the organization’s secure messaging system.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and pharmacy software systems.
Knowledge of quality assurance and accreditation standards.
Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws, and patient rights.
Effective verbal and written communication in English.
Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced computer proficiency.
Ability to carry out customer service standards.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workload based on urgency and importance.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Willingness to stay current with job-specific trends, policies, and technologies and to continuously learn and improve.
Ability to successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.
Two years of experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, verify, transcribe, and interpret medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with organizational policies and regulatory guidelines.
Prepare, compound, and dispense medications, including sterile IV admixtures, chemotherapy, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), in accordance with USP <797> and <800> standards.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of medications to patient care areas.
Monitor patient medication therapy for efficacy, safety, interactions, and contraindications, and make evidence-based recommendations to optimize outcomes.
Participate in patient care rounds and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
Provide pharmacokinetic consultations, anticoagulation monitoring, renal dose adjustments, and other clinical services based on organizational protocols.
Use pharmacy software systems to manage medication preparation, distribution, documentation, and inventory control.
Troubleshoot medication distribution system issues and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy workspace in accordance with infection control, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
Ensure medications are stored according to manufacturer guidelines and security standards.
Identify, report, and help prevent adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and near misses.
Ensure compliance with state and federal drug laws and regulations, State Board of Pharmacy requirements, Joint Commission standards, DEA requirements, and FDA requirements.
Participate in medication safety initiatives and support quality improvement strategies.
Provide drug information, therapeutic guidelines, and counseling to healthcare staff, patients, and caregivers.
Educate and mentor pharmacy students, interns, residents, and new staff on organizational pharmacy practices, protocols, and clinical decision-making.
Oversee and manage drug inventory, including controlled substances, ensuring proper storage, accountability, and expiration date monitoring.
Dispose of medications in accordance with organizational policies and state and federal regulations.
Collaborate with the pharmacy team on efficient procurement and effective formulary management.
Participate in organizational alert responses and emergency procedures.
Provide oversight and leadership for pharmacy technicians and the general operations of the pharmacy department.
Participate in relevant departmental meetings, training, and continuing education.
Participate in on-call, weekend, and holiday rotations as required by departmental scheduling.
Use the organization's secure messaging platform in accordance with departmental protocols, including timely receipt of and responses to communications.
Perform other duties as assigned.