Midnight Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Salary

Memorial Health System (Ohio); Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Memorial Health System (Ohio) seeks a Midnight Staff Pharmacist to support central inpatient and decentralized pharmacy operations, supervise technicians, provide drug information, and ensure adherence to hospital standards. The role covers order entry, clinical activities, and quality assurance, with responsibility in the absence of the pharmacy director.

Ohio licensure is required; WV license acceptable if employed across WV.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in the State of Ohio; WV license acceptable if working in WV.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage of central inpatient pharmacy and decentralized areas as requested.
• Oversee and train pharmacy technicians and provide direction as needed.
• Provide drug information to hospital staff and patients; assist with sterile products and chemotherapy preparation.
• Participate in quality assurance activities and medication safety initiatives.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Manual dexterity

Near visual acuity

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Midnight Staff Pharmacist is responsible for complying with all applicable hospital policies, procedures, codes and standards. In the absence of the pharmacy director, may be required to perform the essential duties of the pharmacy director. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:1. Pharmacy Operations:Provides coverage of central inpatient pharmacy and decentralized areas where pharmacy provides services as requested. Participates in inventory and stock control functions. Actively oversees and supervises pharmacy technicians and provides direction and training as necessary. Provides drug information to the hospital’s professional staff and patients as necessary. Assists with preparation of sterile products and chemotherapy/compounding. Oversees or assists with Pyxis restocking and troubleshooting as needed.2. Order Entry:Interprets, clarifies, and supervises the filling of physician orders using current pharmacy practice laws, acceptable pharmacy practices, available resources, and clinical judgment. Performs prospective drug utilization evaluation with every order entry.3. Clinical activities:Participates in clinical activities such as medication profile review, drug therapy/pharmacokinetic consults and dosing, renal dosing adjustments, parenteral nutrition dosing, inpatient multidisciplinary rounds and patient education as needed. Monitors drug therapy and pertinent lab information/drug levels and provides appropriate interventions when required. Assists with antibiotic selection compared to culture and sensitivity. Monitors and reviews laboratory values for patients receiving parenteral nutrition. Assists and recommends IV to PO conversions when necessary. Responds to code blue situations and assists with medication interventions.4. Quality Assurance:Assists in the coordination and implementation of quality assurance activities and assists with reporting and prevention of medication errors and adverse drug events.5. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as requested by the director of pharmacy.Minimum Education/Experience Required:Current licensure in the State of Ohio or if working in WV will need a WV license as a Pharmacist.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Verbal and written communication skills are essential, manual dexterity and near visual acuity.Some experience in the hospital pharmacy setting is preferred.Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.