Clinical Pharmacist: Elevate Patient Care & Therapies

Southwestern Vermont Health Care; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwestern Vermont Health Care in Bennington, VT seeks a licensed pharmacist to dispense medications, monitor drug therapies, and provide education to patients and staff. The role may involve working under a collaborative practice agreement or protocol and contributing to vaccination programs.

You will reconcile med lists, perform comprehensive reviews, report adverse events, and coordinate with care teams to improve quality of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required.
• Prior experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Valid Vermont State Pharmacist License required.
• Must work independently with minimal supervision and adapt to workload.
• Maintains customer-service focus for excellent working relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Current, unrestricted VT pharmacist license required.
• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire to administer immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications and monitors patients' drug therapies.
• Works under a collaborative practice agreement or per protocol and educates patients and staff.
• Gathers medication history and reconciles medication lists.
• Completes comprehensive medication reviews with evidence-based recommendations.
• Identifies adverse drug reactions and adherence barriers.
• Communicates across departments to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Acts as pharmacist-in-charge in the absence of pharmacy leadership.
• Performs immunizations approved for administration.
• Maintains documentation in the electronic health record.

Skills

Dispensing medications

Healthcare collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Vaccinations

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Southwestern Vermont Health Care in Bennington, VT seeks a licensed pharmacist to dispense medications, monitor drug therapies, and provide education to patients and staff. The role may involve working under a collaborative practice agreement or protocol and contributing to vaccination programs.

You will reconcile med lists, perform comprehensive reviews, report adverse events, and coordinate with care teams to improve quality of care.