Diabetic Clinic Pharmacist

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. in Wheeling, WV seeks a licensed pharmacist to join the hospital Pharmacy team. The role covers dispensing medications, clinical consultation, and assisting with purchasing and IV admixture programs.

Candidates must hold a current WV (or MD/OH/PA) pharmacist license and have hospital pharmacy experience. Compliance with state/federal laws and participation in QA activities are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess current pharmacist license in WV (or MD/OH/PA as applicable).
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations as ordered by physicians.
• Available for pharmaceutical consultation with doctors or nurses.
• Question prescriptions when needed and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with purchasing of drugs from vendors.
• Interact with sales reps when needed for product information.
• Perform drug checks and inspections on hospital floors as required.
• Assist with IV admixture program and order checks for completeness/compatibility.
• Attend pharmacy-related hospital meetings when delegated.
• Support Pharmacy Quality Assurance and floor inspection reports.

Skills

Hospital Pharmacy Experience

Pharmaceutical Consultation

Purchasing & Inventory

IV Admixture

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Pharmacist license (WV/MD/OH/PA)

Tools

EMR software

Pharmacy Information System

Job description

Working with Pharmacy personnel. Compounds the dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using standard procedures to deliver comprehensive professional pharmaceutical service in the modern hospital. Has responsibilities delegated to purchasing, continuing education programs, stocking supplies for night stock, various departmental reports and other areas to keep a well-organized and efficient department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:
   MD: Valid Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
   OH : Valid Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
   PA: Valid Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
   WV : Valid Pharmacist license through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience in Hospital Pharmacy through internship or as registered Pharmacist.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Dispenses drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations as ordered by physicians.

2. Constantly available for pharmaceutical consultation with doctors or nurses.

3. Takes initiative in questioning a prescription if necessary.

4. Assists manager of Pharmacy in purchasing of drugs from vendors.

5. Talks with sales representatives of various pharmaceutical companies when need dictates.

6. Makes drug checks and inspections on various floors as required.

7. Assists with IV admixture program by checking orders for completeness, accuracy, compatibilities and other technical advice.

8. May be delegated to attend some pharmacy involved hospital meetings.

9. Assists the manager with the Pharmacy Quality Assurance program.

10. Assists the manager with the Pharmacy floor inspection reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of growth and development.

2. Understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment.

3. Understanding of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs.

4. Knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan.

5. Knowledge of the total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms.

6. Must be familiar with professional and commercial phases of Hospital Pharmacy and also with State and Federal laws governing Pharmacy.

7. Computer experience helpful.

8. Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Additional Job Description:

Provide pharmaceutical services in the diabetic clinic including but not limited to Medication selection, dosing management, adverse event reduction, prior authorizations and cost containment

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

4

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

230 WH Pharmacy

Address:

40 Medical Park

Wheeling

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.