Pharmacist PRN St Ritas Medical Center
Pharmacist PRN St Ritas Medical Center
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01Work Shift:
Rotating Shifts (United States of America)Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe rational and costeffective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal State and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Pharmacist maintains established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed
Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and noncompounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations
Oversee distributive functions of the pharmacy department to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients/staff
Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities based on department need
Maintain responsibility and accountability for the security of pharmacy inventory based on department need
Identify document and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes
Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance
Work collaboratively and effectively to communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members healthcare providers patients caregivers and leaders
Participate in departmental medication safety quality assurance drug utilization reviews drug dosing infection prevention student precepting and other activities based on department need
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
Valid state issued ID (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred)
Immunization Certified (preferred)
Education
Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
Advanced pharmacy degree Doctor of Pharmacy Masters Residency (preferred)
Work Experience
Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)
One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)
Training
Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Neonates 04 weeks)
Infant 112 months)
Pediatrics 112 years)
Adolescents 1317 years)
Adults 1864 years)
Geriatrics 65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency
Lifting/ Carrying 050 lbs. X
Lifting/ Carrying 50100 lbs. X
Push/ Pull 050 lbs.X
Push/ Pull 50100 lbs.X
Stoop KneelX
CrawlingX
ClimbingX
BalanceX
BendingX
Work Position
Frequency
Sitting X
WalkingX
StandingX
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Acuity far
Acuity near
Hazards
Depth perception
Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Skills
- Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
- Handle hazardous
- Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
- Computer knowledge MS Office spreadsheets PowerPoint drug databases
- Core knowledge of medications including adverse effects interactions proper dosing monitoring parameters and cost
- Regulatory compliance
- Develop SMART goals and objectives
- Provide medication education
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Customer service for internal and external customers
- Communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Organization
- Stress management
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Pharmacy St. RitasIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
