Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to enhance pharmaceutical care and services. This role involves assessing patients' pharmaceutical needs, accurately compounding and dispensing medications, and providing essential counseling to patients and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will supervise drug distribution, ensure compliance with safety standards, and contribute to improving patient care through effective communication and education. Join a supportive team where your expertise will make a significant difference in the lives of patients within the community. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a fulfilling environment focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. is required.
• Licensure eligibility in the state of employment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervises drug distribution and performs order entry accurately.
• Counsels patients on medication and manages IV admixture preparations.
• Documents clinical interventions and maintains inventory records.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Patient Counseling

Medication Compounding

Drug Interaction Evaluation

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm.D.

Tools

Pharmacy Computers

Aseptic Technique Equipment

Job description

Overview

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned. Responsible for properly assessing patients’ pharmaceutical needs and providing pharmaceutical care. Responsible for the accurate and proper compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications and solutions. Responsible for the proper inventory and record keeping of medications. Responsible for properly counseling patients/patients’ families, and appropriate health care professionals regarding drug therapy.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises and performs functions involved in the drug distribution process
2. Performs accurate and complete order entry - correct patient, drug, dose, frequency, etc.
3. Interprets and evaluates medication and intravenous orders for allergies, appropriateness, duplication and interactions.
4. Screens for, detects, and documents ADRs according to ARH program
5. Supervises and checks the work of technicians (order entry, filling of orders or prescriptions, and/or unit dose cart fill)
6. Accurately fills medication orders/prescriptions
7. Compounds non-sterile pharmaceutical products
8. Counsels patients concerning medications (inpatient or outpatient)
9. Prices and bills prescriptions or medication orders
10. Supervises and performs functions involved with the IV Admixture program
11. Prepares and labels IV admixtures in accordance with accepted standards
12. Screens IV preparation for compatibility
13. Uses appropriate aseptic technique in drug preparation
14. Uses safe and appropriate technique in chemotherapy preparation
15. Supervises and checks the work of technicians (order entry, aseptic technique, chemotherapy preparation, etc.)
16. Accurately fills IV orders
17. Maintains IV Room area (appropriate cleaning, quality control checks and certifications)
18. Makes appropriate interventions to improve patient care through effective communication
19. Accurately and efficiently performs physician consults (kinetics, dose calculations, wound care, poly-pharmacy, etc.)
20. Initiates interactions with physicians concerning drug therapy (recommendations, clarifications, non-formulary orders, age-specific considerations)
21. Documents clinical interventions
22. Assists in establishing protocols and policies and procedures for appropriate drug use.
23. Formulates care plans and reassesses therapy as patient’s condition requires.
24. Responds to codes/emergency situations as required
25. Provides current and accurate drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals
26. Provides both formal and informal educational services to patients, health care professionals, students, and community.
27. Demonstrates the necessary skills and proficiency needed to operate the Pharmacy computers and electronic and mechanical equipment
28. Able to print computer lists and labels for respective Pharmacy area
29. Shows proficient skill to operate and maintain Pharmacy computers, fax machine, copy machine, cash register, etc.
30. Maintains laminar flow hoods
31. Maintains, updates, and retrieves departmental files such as correspondence, licenses, prescriptions, profiles, cash receipts, records of issuance, etc.
32. Maintains appropriate record keeping and levels of medication and supply inventory
33. Demonstrates proper distribution and documentation of controlled substances (ordering, receiving, perpetual inventory, etc.)
34. Orders or oversees ordering of medications and supplies
35. Maintains proper storage and distribution of floor stock and emergency drugs according to P&P
36. Possesses the ability to assess and/or care for age groups of patients within their scope of practice
37. See age-specific competency guidelines for position and age group
38. Additional duties
39. Serves on hospital committees as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Pharm.D., or other advanced degree.

Licensure eligibility in state of employment.