Pharmacist

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital seeks a Pharmacist in Charge to review medication orders for accuracy and safety, and to direct daily pharmacy operations. This role reports to the Pharmacist in Charge and oversees all activities of pharmacy staff and interns in a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in pharmacy and at least 3 years in a hospital pharmacy, with an active Louisiana license.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in pharmacy required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Must have a current license in the state of Louisiana.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians and various other hospital personnel.

Responsibilities

• Educates healthcare professionals and patients on safe and appropriate medication use including, but not limited to drug interactions and side effects.
• Performs professional and technical activities associated with distribution of medications, maintenance of drug inventory, patient records and patient financial records.
• Supervises all activities of pharmacy interns and technicians. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
• Accepts total responsibility for orders including review, clarification, order entry, accuracy, preparation, follow up and delivery to correct unit. Identifies, intervenes and assures resolution when problems involving drug therapy are identified.
• Visually reads and interprets physician's orders including drug product, strength, dosage, start and stop time, initial inventory, quantity, etc. and assures that appropriate products are selected to prepare the dose accurately.
• Routinely follows internal procedures in the pharmacy and on nursing units to verify controlled substance inventories, minimize drug diversion and document wastes or missing doses.
• Maintains clean and sterile environment within the clean room in accordance with USP 797. Routinely washes and applies appropriate germicidal solutions to all hoods, counters, carts, and all other equipment that will be used within the work area.
• Reports any medication errors to appropriate clinical staff and documents via hospital reporting system.
• Routinely checks for expired drugs in MedStations, Pharmacy department and floor stock.
• Responds to Code Blue to provide assistance with medication selection, dosage, and preparation.
• Performs nursing unit inspections, narcotics audits, and attends meetings involving the Pharmacy Department as directed by the Pharmacist in Charge.
• Complies with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical knowledge

Communication with physicians

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Job Summary

Reviews medication orders issued by physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and safety. Directs pharmacy employees in all daily operations of the Pharmacy. Uses clinical knowledge to answer questions and provide education to patients and healthcare professionals on appropriate medication usage.

Reports To: Pharmacist in Charge

Supervises: None

Classification: Non-Exempt

Qualifications

Advanced degree in pharmacy required. At least 3 years of experience in a hospital pharmacy preferred. Must have a current license in the state of Louisiana.

Interpersonal skills in order to communicate effectively with physicians and various other hospital personnel.

Occupational Exposure

Category II Non Routine exposure.

Responsibilities

1. Educates healthcare professionals and patients on safe and appropriate medication use including, but not limited to drug interactions and side effects.
2. Performs professional and technical activities associated with distribution of medications, maintenance of drug inventory, patient records and patient financial records.
3. Supervises all activities of pharmacy interns and technicians. Adheres to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
4. Accepts total responsibility for orders including review, clarification, order entry, accuracy, preparation, follow up and delivery to correct unit. Identifies, intervenes and assures resolution when problems involving drug therapy are identified.
5. Visually reads and interprets physician's orders including drug product, strength, dosage, start and stop time, initial inventory, quantity, etc. and assures that appropriate products are selected to prepare the dose accurately.
6. Routinely follows internal procedures in the pharmacy and on nursing units to verify controlled substance inventories, minimize drug diversion and document wastes or missing doses.
7. Maintains clean and sterile environment within the clean room in accordance with USP 797. Routinely washes and applies appropriate germicidal solutions to all hoods, counters, carts, and all other equipment that will be used within the work area. Pharmacist is able to pass all requirements for working in the clean room, including gloved fingertip testing, media fill test, and written IV exam.
8. Reports any medication errors to appropriate clinical staff and documents via hospital reporting system.
9. Routinely checks for expired drugs in MedStations, Pharmacy department and floor stock.
10. Responds to Code Blue to provide assistance with medication selection, dosage, and preparation.
11. Performs nursing unit inspections, narcotics audits, and attends meetings involving the Pharmacy Department as directed by the Pharmacist in Charge.
12. Complies with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline.

Physical Demands

1. 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.
2. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
3. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
4. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

Work Environment

1. 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.
2. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
3. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
4. The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital

A Patient-Focused, Physician-Owned Hospital

The Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital provides specialized care for patients with specific, non-critical and non-emergent surgical admissions. The ultimate goal of the facility is to assist patients throughout their stay to a successful recovery, by providing a setting and care that is a more effective delivery of health care. This is accomplished by providing a comfortable home-like setting, in which a caring professional staff works to insure the highest level of patient care in a more cost-effective setting. Family support and involvement is promoted and encourage as well. This supports the patient's self-image as "other-wise healthy" and facilitates a speedier return to the community, reducing health care costs and strengthening the economy at large.

The surgical hospital offers procedures for the following specialties: ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry and urology.

In addition to surgical services, Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital has an imaging department comprised of MRI, CT, general radiology and ultrasound, as well as laboratory, pharmacy and dietary services.

The facility provides a full-time staff of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, technicians and other ancillary personnel for patient care in the perioperative setting. In addition, the facility has available necessary equipment and trained personnel for handling unforeseeable emergencies.