Retail Pharmacist - St. Vincent Outpatient Pharmacy

Mercy Health BSMH • Toledo, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Health is seeking a PRN floating pharmacist to provide sporadic shift coverage at its Toledo Metro Outpatient Pharmacies: St. Vincent, St. Anne, St. Charles, and Perrysburg. Weekday shifts are no more than eight hours, scheduled between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Weekend coverage at St. Vincent is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pharmacist serves hospital discharge patients through the meds-to-beds service as well as regular retail pharmacy customers.

The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while complying with applicable regulations and standards. The role maintains departmental policies and procedures and supports department objectives.

Mercy Health is a faith-based, patient-focused organization committed to exceptional patient care and to values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist license in the state or states where practicing.
• Valid state-issued identification.
• At least two years of recent acute care experience.
• Experience in the field of pharmacy practice.
• Proficient use of all computer hardware and software.
• Skills in patient monitoring, administering non-intravenous medications, communicating patient conditions and care, and recording medical histories.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation, medications and their adverse effects, interactions, dosing, monitoring parameters and costs, regulatory compliance, and preparation and handling of medication products, including hazardous drugs.
• Computer knowledge, including MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and drug databases.
• Skills including attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, customer service, organization, and stress management.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced pharmacy degree, Doctor of Pharmacy, master's degree, or residency.
• Immunization certification.
• One year of leadership experience.
• One year of experience in the field of pharmacy practice.
• Experience with the EPIC Electronic Health Record.

Responsibilities

• Process medication orders and review them for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy; perform clinical support duties as needed.
• Accurately prepare compounded and non-compounded products and handle them safely in accordance with regulations.
• Oversee pharmacy distribution activities to support accurate and timely medication availability.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel based on department needs.
• Maintain accountability for pharmacy inventory security based on department needs.
• Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; evaluate event reports for trends and prevention as needed.
• Provide medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence, consistent with department guidance.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders.
• Participate in medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting, and other activities based on department needs.
• Provide customer service to hospital discharge patients and regular retail pharmacy customers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
• 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• HSA/FSA options.
• Life insurance and mental health resources.
• Discounts.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and FMLA leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level