Sr. Pharmacist, Pharmacy (Full-time regular, Day Shift)
About The Position
The Sr. Pharmacist compounds, prepares, mixes, manufactures and dispenses medicines, applying technical and organizational skills and critical thinking. The role oversees the proper handling, use and storage of drugs in the pharmacy, maintains departmental standards, and translates policies and procedures into daily operations and clinical activities. The pharmacist supervises and trains assigned technical personnel and is responsible for technical support activities within the pharmacy department. The position processes, enters, verifies and sends medication orders in a timely manner and in compliance with department and hospital policies and applicable regulatory guidelines. It evaluates medication therapy for safety, efficacy, convenience and cost effectiveness, and works to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. The pharmacist conducts medication-utilization reviews, performs quality assurance, participates in pharmacy programs and clinical activities, supports regulatory compliance, contributes to cost savings, collaborates on medication procurement, and assists with process improvement and development of pharmacy services. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a school of pharmacy (required).
- Pharmacist license in the state of practice (required).
- All state-level licensures and certifications needed to perform pharmacist duties (required).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy (required).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Two years of technical experience preferred.
- Two years of experience as a clinical pharmacist specializing in a regulatory area preferred.
- One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Compound, prepare, mix, manufacture and dispense medicines.
- Oversee the proper handling, use and storage of drugs in the pharmacy.
- Maintain departmental standards and translate policies and procedures into daily operations and clinical activities.
- Supervise and train assigned technical personnel and assume responsibility for pharmacy technical support activities.
- Process, enter, verify and send medication orders promptly and in compliance with department and hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Assess medication therapy for appropriate indication, dose, route, frequency, allergy history, duplication and drug interactions; promote safe, effective, convenient and cost-effective therapy.
- Conduct and manage daily medication-utilization reports based on rounds, identify and analyze areas for improvement, and perform quality assurance procedures.
- Participate in pharmacy-related tasks and programs, including clinical rounds, emergency department support and coverage in short-staffed areas, as directed or needed.
- Implement changes needed to meet regulatory, accrediting, licensing and government agency standards and laws.
- Participate in department cost savings, comply with the drug formulary and maintain appropriate documentation.
- Collaborate with leadership and the buyer to purchase, contract for and procure medications and related supplies, selecting products and vendors according to medication safety standards.
- Recommend process improvements and development of new pharmacy services.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
