7-on / 7-off Night Shift Pharmacist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care across direct patient care, operations, and education. Night shift requires coordination of sterile and non-sterile product verifications, patient safety monitoring, and clinical support.

The role emphasizes review of orders, adherence to policies, and collaboration with clinicians to manage acute and chronic disease states, adverse events, and medication safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist per WV State Board requirements.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire.
• Pharm.D. from ACPE accredited school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews each order to verify accuracy and appropriateness.
• Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
• Ensures policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
• Manages drug use control in assigned service areas.
• Identifies drug-use problems and recommends resolutions.
• Assumes responsibility for pharmaceutical services in assigned area.
• Detects, reports, and helps minimize adverse drug reactions and errors.
• Educates pharmacy staff and students; participates in ongoing education activities.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pharm.D. from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at West Virginia University Hospitals through involvement in direct patient care, operational, and educational activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided: WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
2. 2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

EXPERIENCE

1. 1.Candidates should have experience in at least ONE of the following areas: Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field
2. Completion of a PGY-1 Residency
3. Three years of relevant pharmacist experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
2. Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
3. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
4. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
5. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
6. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
7. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
8. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
9. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
10. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
11. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
12. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
13. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
14. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
15. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
16. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
17. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Time management skills.
2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
3. Teamwork skills.

Additional Job Description

Shift Hours: 7 days on/7 days off: 9:30 pm - 9 am Weeks rotate Monday night - Monday morning Daily Tasks: Operational product verification for sterile compounded products and non-sterile compounded products Product verifications from pharmacy automation, such as Boxpicker Clinical queue verification support Support response to patient codes Float to different night roles (N-Med/Onc and N-Med/ICU) as needed Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Night (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Cost Center: 230 WVUH Pharmacy Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care.