Clinical Pharmacist: Patient Care & Safety (PRN)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Pharmacist to ensure safe dispensing, clinical support, and collaboration with the health care team. The role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

As a PRN pharmacist, you will counsel patients, review orders, participate in safety initiatives, and help optimize therapy while maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Ongoing education and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required
• 0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.
• Counsels patients and families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.
• Participates in development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.
• Monitors patient outcomes, evaluates therapy effectiveness, and adjusts medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.
• Engages in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.
• Stays current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participates in ongoing education and training activities.
• Assists in managing pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Pharmacology

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Pharmacist to ensure safe dispensing, clinical support, and collaboration with the health care team. The role emphasizes medication safety, patient education, and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

As a PRN pharmacist, you will counsel patients, review orders, participate in safety initiatives, and help optimize therapy while maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic health record. Ongoing education and teamwork are essential.