Acute Care Pharmacist - Patient Safety Leader

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Virginia is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to perform medication management and ensure safe, effective therapy. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree, be licensed to practice, and have two years of experience in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include processing medication orders, overseeing pharmacy activities, and collaborating with healthcare teams. This position offers attractive benefits including competitive pay and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing.
• 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in field of pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform medication management activities to ensure safe, rational therapy.
• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness and safety.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel.

Skills

Monitor patient conditions during treatment

Administer non-intravenous medications

Communication with family members

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service for internal and external customers

Conflict resolution

Education

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

Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency

Tools

EPIC Electronic Health Record

MS Office

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Pharmacist– Southampton Medical Center

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)
  
  
  

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/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.

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 you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]