Pharmacist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current pharmacy license in the state of practice.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software, and keyboard use.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels throughout patient care.
• Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals and operate technical equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grasp with arms and hands, and to demonstrate manual dexterity.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including availability for 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call work.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities as work may require.
• May be called upon to perform or assist with emergency care or first aid; may work with patients with known or suspected communicable diseases, enter isolation rooms, and encounter hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Nice To Haves

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate physician orders through clinical assessment of the patient, including consideration of allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best-practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status.
• Ensure the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications, including sterile products and investigational drugs.
• Manage drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes through interventions, adverse drug reaction assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and drug information.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge, licensure, and certifications through continuing education.
• Manage pharmacy operations in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns related to patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.