Ambulatory Care Pharmacist PRN - West Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Clinical development support

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health in Kentucky seeks a PRN Pharmacist at West Hospital to ensure safe, cost-effective therapy. You will review orders, supervise compounding, and support pharmacy operations to ensure timely medication access for patients and staff.

ACPE-accredited education and active license are required; acute care experience and leadership are preferred. We offer a mission-driven culture with strong benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy (BS or PharmD).
• Active pharmacist license in the practicing state.
• Experience in acute care pharmacy and leadership preferred.
• Immunization certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy.
• Oversee preparation of compounded and non-compounded products with safe handling.
• Oversee distributive pharmacy functions to ensure timely medication availability.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff as needed.
• Maintain inventory security and document adverse medication events.
• Provide medication education to patients to improve adherence.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and communicate effectively.

Skills

Medication safety

Clinical review

Communication with providers

Patient education

Team collaboration

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD/BS

Advanced pharmacy degree (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

MS Office

Drug databases

PowerPoint

Job description

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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.

PRN Pharmacist – West 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)

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.

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