Pharmacist St. Elizabeth Youngstown

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About Us

There isnt any one reason why Roper St. Francis Healthcare is the first choice for care among Lowcountry families. Its because of everything we are. Weve been trusted with our neighbors health and wellness for generations. As our community grows we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends who need it most.

We live our mission of healing all people with compassion faith and excellence. As the areas largest private not-for-profit healthcare system we choose purpose over profits by putting our extra money back into our system to help meet the health needs of our community. We also provide missions of dollars in charitable services and care for our community through patient financial assistance community-based programs and the incredible dedication and volunteerism of our teammates.

We have four flagship hospitals: Roper Hospital Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital and Roper St. Francis Berkeley an emergency we have six strategically placed ERs. With almost 6000 teammates were the Lowcountrys second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty. Out 657-bed system consists of 117 facilities and services across five counties.

Pharmacist St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

Job Summary:

The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe rational and cost-effective 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 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 non-compounded 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 job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education:

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)

Advanced pharmacy degree Doctor of Pharmacy Masters Residency (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications:

Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)

Valid state issued ID (required)

Immunization Certified (preferred)

Experience:

2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)

1 year of leadership experience (preferred)

Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)

One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)

Skills & Abilities:

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Administer non-intravenous medications

Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

Record patient medical histories

Budgeting & Financial Acumen

Evaluate employee performance

Analyzing data or information

Scheduling

Attention to detail

Acceptance of authority

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements

Handle hazardous drugs

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

Customer service for internal and external customers

Coaching and mentoring

Organization

Stress management

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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 .