Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Full-Time ??? 40 hours per week

Sign On Bonus :  $20,000

Range :  111,399.25 thru 167,098.88

Shift Description : Position currently starts between 7 : 00a - 9 : 00a, and ends between 3 : 30p-5 : 30p (historically this has been later 6 : 30p or 8 : 30p, and could change based on our staffing level).   Pharmacists rotate through various positions including Retail, Inpatient, Chemo, and a decentralized position working on the floors, along with work on a variety of projects (antimicrobial stewardship, 797-compliance, control substance inventory, etc.).  In addition, pharmacists may work 1 out of every 4 weekends (when fully staffed this historically becomes 1 out of every 8).  The closing pharmacist or the weekend pharmacist is responsible for being on-call.  On-call pharmacists must be able to come into the pharmacy when pharmacy is typically closed to complete a needed task when requested to do so by the nurse overnight shift supervisor.  These tasks may include the preparation of hazardous IV drugs.

POSITION PURPOSE :

Provides clinical support and distribution services in coordination with physician and nursing services in delivering quality and cost-effective drug therapy to patients. Supervise and direct support personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• ???Reviews orders / prescriptions for clarity and ambiguity, potential allergic reactions, drug interactions, incompatibilities, rational drug therapy, accuracy and appropriateness of dose and route of administration.  Accurately and timely enters medication therapy orders into the computer systems.

Responds appropriately to computer screenings recognizing limitations of computer systems.  Able to identify and resolve medication related problems in cooperation with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Maintains professional knowledge base, clinically and operationally.  Accepts concept of pharmaceutical care and applies its principles in practice.

according to the needs and requirements of the special area.

of area, drugs and supplies.  Upholds obligations to prevent, deter, and report suspected drug diversion, loss and shortages.

priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests. Shows concern for provision of high quality, timely products and services. Assists in maintaining smooth operations of department.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS :

Please send resumes to

Wendi@engagestaff.com