Hospital Pharmacist Part Time

佃位; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to oversee pharmacy operations while ensuring exceptional patient care. This role involves supervising pharmacy technicians, managing prescription workflows, and providing vital drug information to patients and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospital pharmacy, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compliance and safety. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to improving patient outcomes and enhancing pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered pharmacist with experience in hospital settings.
• Strong communication skills for patient and physician interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy technicians and maintain customer service standards.
• Ensure accurate dispensing of medications and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Patient Counseling

Prescription Management

Drug Information

Inventory Management

Education

Pharmacy Degree

BCLS Certification

Tools

Pharmacy Computer System

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday as needed (flexible 20-29 hours weekly), minimal on-call nights/weekends

Location

8100 S. Walker Ave, Building C, OKC, OK 73139

Overall Responsibility

Staff Pharmacist oversees technicians while maintaining a high level of customer service. Duties include counseling patients on prescription drugs and over-the-counter medication, filling and checking prescriptions, and ordering and maintaining prescription drug stock. Communication with customers, doctors, and other pharmacy associates is a top priority.

Key tasks and responsibilities (essential functions)

1. Assist in supervision of and participate in manufacturing, compounding, dispensing, bottling, packaging and labeling of drugs or solutions such as capsules, powders, suppositories, ointments, tablets, lotions, and emulsions.
2. Input or supervise input of prescriptions and patient information into pharmacy computer system. Maintain and review patient profiles, screening for incompatibilities, interactions, appropriateness, and compliance.
3. Ensure safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of prescription and controlled drugs. Maintain records as required by law, including triplicate forms for Schedule II controlled substances.
4. Provide accurate drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and hospital personnel. Counsel patients on medication usage, storage, side effects, and indications.
5. Consult with physicians regarding prescription inaccuracies, errors, interactions, allergies, substitutions, and refills.
6. Order drugs and supplies, maintain stock levels, and keep required purchase invoices and order forms for controlled substances.
7. Supervise inventory checks, pricing, storage, and data entry into pharmacy system. Facilitate prescription transfers between pharmacies.
8. Maintain refrigerator temperature logs and manage medication stock for weekend hospital patients.
9. Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure. Inspect storage areas and manage out-of-date medications and returns.
10. Coordinate with vendors for shipping and billing issues, and set up new accounts as needed.
11. Participate in hospital QA/PI activities. Report safety issues to the Pharmacy Director and provide reports for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
12. Ensure compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies.

Required Experience

• Licensure and Certification: BCLS (certify within 90 days if not current), licensed and registered by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: Minimum of one year in hospital pharmacy preferred; three years preferred.
• Environment: Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment, with physical capacity for standing, sitting, crouching, kneeling, walking, reaching, and lifting 30-50 pounds. Exposure to blood, body fluids, chemicals, and infectious disease is possible.