Clinical Pharmacist, KAL Retail Pharmacy, Full Time, Days

Beacon Health System

Kalamazoo (MI)

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USD 110.000 - 150.000

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41 ore fa

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Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching

PTO

Shift Differentials

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Clinical Ladder Program

Beacon Academy Courses

Gym Discount

Descrizione del lavoro

Beacon Health System is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for Beacon Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI. This full-time position (40 hrs/wk) operates on day shifts, Monday through Friday, with a 9:30am to 6:00pm schedule.

The role involves dispensing medications, overseeing staff, and collaborating with physicians and nurses to ensure safe, effective therapy for hospital patients. Beacon offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Competenze

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD and licensure in the appropriate state.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and patient care processes.

Mansioni

Prepare and dispense medications per physician orders following policies and procedures.
Oversee and review work of technical staff handling medications.
Consult with physicians, nurses and staff to ensure safe, effective therapy for patients.
Document clinical activities and interventions accurately.
Ensure medication safety and conduct regular reviews of therapy plans.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration with medical staff

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Patient counseling

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Descrizione del lavoro

Beacon Health System is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for Beacon Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo, MI.

Type: Full-Time/FTE 1.00 (40 hrs/wk)

Shift: Days

Shift Details: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
Life Insurance
403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
Shift Differentials
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Clinical Ladder Program
Local and National Discounts
Beacon Academy Educational Courses
Gym Membership Discount

About Beacon Kalamazoo

Beacon Kalamazoo provides 24/7 emergency care and a Level II Trauma Center. We deliver care for serious life-threatening injuries/illnesses, and your everyday health needs, including labor and delivery. We offer specialty care for heart/vascular disease, lung and sleep disorders, mental health conditions, and women’s health. We offer a wide range of outpatient services, including diagnostic imaging, lab tests, respiratorytherapyand rehabilitation therapy services

What You’ll Do

A Clinical Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacy Manager and provides efficient and accurate dispensing of pharmaceuticals in accordance with legal, regulatory and accrediting agency standards and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. You will oversee, review and check all work of technical and student support staff when that work involves medication preparation and/or dispensing. You will also consult with medical staff, clinical pharmacy practitioners, nurses, hospital staff and others within the community to coordinate delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services to hospital patients.

Clinical Pharmacist Job Responsibilities

Prepares and dispenses medication orders upon physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols by: Interpreting medication orders and transcribing accurately to computerized patient medication profiles and maintaining accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
Fills package forms such as bottles, capsules, and unit-of-use packages with measured amounts of medication and/or verifying the same work performed by department technical staff.
Manipulates needles, syringes, vials, ampules, etc. using aseptic technique to prepare intravenous admixtures and/or verifying preparation done by department technical staff.
Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols by:
Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, therapeutic duplications and completeness of information.
Assists with the Pharmacy Dosing Service and drug dosing according to hospital protocol, policies and procedures.
Reading, extracting and interpreting information in patient charts accurately.
Detects and reporting suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintains the formulary of accepted medications by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational medication therapy selection.
Provides consultation and clarification to practitioners, suggesting appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
Provides accurate, adequate and timely drug information to professional staff, patients and families.
Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
Conducts research and sharing information gathered in response to questions regarding pharmaceutical therapy.
Assures integrity of pharmaceuticals available for use at patient care areas in accordance with established policies and procedures by conducting monthly inspections of assigned areas.
Assures maintenance of records pertaining to all phases of pharmaceutical procurement, dispensing and use in accordance with hospital, legal, and regulatory requirements by recording necessary information and filing records as appropriate.
Reviews documentation of medication administration as assigned.
Verifying the work of technical support staff in these areas.
Assures proper charging of pharmaceutical products and services by accurately processing entries into the hospital computer system.
Supervising the work of departmental support personnel engaged in these activities.
Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by initiating and/or coordinating special projects as agreed upon with a supervisor pertaining to pharmaceutical care.
Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements: attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
Directs patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
Utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will have successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Pharm D degree from an accredited school of pharmacy or successful completion of the foreign pharmacy equivalency exam and licensure as a registered pharmacist or eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Pharm D degree from an accredited school of pharmacy or successful completion of the foreign pharmacy equivalency exam and licensure as a registered pharmacist or eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), necessary to interact effectively with physicians, hospital staff, and other health care professionals to assure optimum pharmaceutical care.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and standards for the provision of pharmaceutical services.

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