Outpatient Pharmacist PRN Float

Good Samaritan Society; Town of Weston (WI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Weston, WI seeks a Pharmacist to review prescriptions, counsel patients on drug therapy, and oversee pharmacy operations in a hospital/medical center setting. You will interpret orders, provide drug information, and collaborate with providers while ensuring compliance, safety, and quality patient care.

The role may involve unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, and use of EMR systems. Applicants must graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy and have licensure in good

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Must have thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions and ensure accuracy and appropriateness of ingredients.
• Counsel patients on medications, interactions, side effects and storage.
• Provide drug information to providers and monitor therapy progress.
• Oversee pharmacy services and staff in a hospital/retail setting.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient counseling

Clinical supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

IV Admixtures equipment

Automated dispensing devices

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Marsh Weston Ctr
Location: Weston, WI
Address: 3501 Cranberry Blvd, Weston, WI 54476, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $61.00 - $87.50

Job Summary

Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability. Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage. In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients. The pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications. Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient. Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel.

In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets provider orders, provides drug information, assists in problem solving, and provides other aspects of pharmaceutical care. Duties may consist of unit dose dispensing, IV Admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating the electronic medical record, compounding, and working with automated dispensing devices. The Pharmacist utilizes appropriate age-related patient information to assess the pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include provision of pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist follows all established regulations and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. May be required to act as a shift supervisor under direct or indirect supervision by department managers. Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy services and pharmacy support personnel.

Pharmacy services at Sanford Health may include involvement in acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list. May also include centralized clinical functions, such as checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.

Qualifications

In a retail/community pharmacy setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.

In a medical center or institutional setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations. Hospital experience or residency preferred.

License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0276651
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No