Pharmacist (PRN, LGH)

Centra Health • Lynchburg, VA

1d • $57 - $85 • Onsite

About The Position

The pharmacist ensures the safe use of medications within the health system in support of high quality patient care. The pharmacist performs medication management-related tasks for the health system by carrying out the evaluation, order entry, compounding, packaging, dispensing and ensuring the safe handling of medications in compliance with state and federal laws as well as standards and regulations set forth by accrediting and regulatory agencies. The pharmacist utilizes information systems and medical records to obtain patient information and performs the appropriate clinical functions, promotes rational drug therapy, performs patient consultations and supports other clinical pharmacy initiatives to improve medication safety across the organization.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe use of medications within the health system.
• Performs medication management-related tasks including evaluation, order entry, compounding, packaging, and dispensing.
• Ensures the safe handling of medications in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Utilizes information systems and medical records to obtain patient information.
• Performs appropriate clinical functions.
• Promotes rational drug therapy.
• Performs patient consultations.
• Supports clinical pharmacy initiatives to improve medication safety.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level