Pharmacist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) seeks a Staff Pharmacist to deliver quality pharmaceutical care across ARH and affiliated units. You will assess patient needs, dispense medications, and ensure proper compounding and counseling.

The role covers IV admixture, drug information, clinical interventions, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy. Strong knowledge of regulations and patient education is essential; hospital committees may require participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. required.
• Licensure eligibility in the state of employment.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient counseling skills.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, dosing, and monitoring.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drug distribution and order entry with accuracy.
• Dispense medications; provide patient counseling.
• Oversee IV admixture program and aseptic technique.
• Perform physician consultations including kinetics and polypharmacy reviews.
• Maintain inventory, regulatory records, and compliance.
• Participate in hospital committees and provide education.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Medication order interpretation

Drug interactions and dosing

Counseling patients and families

Clinical interventions

Team collaboration

Documentation and communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy/Pharm.D.

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Overview

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned. Responsible for properly assessing patients’ pharmaceutical needs and providing pharmaceutical care. Responsible for the accurate and proper compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications and solutions. Responsible for the proper inventory and record keeping of medications. Responsible for properly counseling patients/patients’ families, and appropriate health care professionals regarding drug therapy.

Responsibilities

Drug Distribution

• Supervises and performs functions involved in the drug distribution process.
• Performs accurate and complete order entry, including correct patient, drug, dose, frequency, and related information.
• Interprets and evaluates medication and intravenous orders for allergies, appropriateness, duplication, and interactions.
• Screens for, detects, and documents adverse drug reactions (ADRs) according to ARH program requirements.
• Supervises and checks the work of pharmacy technicians, including order entry, medication order filling, prescription filling, and unit dose cart filling.
• Accurately fills medication orders and prescriptions.
• Compounds non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Counsels patients concerning medications in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prices and bills prescriptions and medication orders.

Intravenous Admixture Program

• Supervises and performs functions involved with the IV Admixture Program.
• Prepares and labels IV admixtures in accordance with accepted standards.
• Screens IV preparations for compatibility.
• Uses appropriate aseptic technique in drug preparation.
• Uses safe and appropriate techniques in chemotherapy preparation.
• Supervises and checks the work of pharmacy technicians related to order entry, aseptic technique, chemotherapy preparation, and related duties.
• Accurately fills IV medication orders.
• Maintains IV Room areas, including cleaning, quality control checks, and certifications.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Makes appropriate interventions to improve patient care through effective communication.
• Accurately and efficiently performs physician consults, including kinetics, dose calculations, wound care, poly-pharmacy reviews, and related services.
• Initiates interactions with physicians concerning drug therapy recommendations, clarifications, non-formulary orders, and age-specific considerations.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Assists in establishing protocols, policies, and procedures for appropriate drug use.
• Formulates patient care plans and reassesses therapy as patient conditions require.
• Responds to codes and emergency situations as required.
• Provides current and accurate drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides formal and informal educational services to patients, healthcare professionals, students, and community members.

Pharmacy Systems & Equipment

• Demonstrates the skills and proficiency necessary to operate pharmacy computer systems and electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Prints computer-generated lists and labels for assigned pharmacy areas.
• Operates and maintains pharmacy computer systems, fax machines, copy machines, cash registers, and other pharmacy equipment.
• Maintains laminar flow hoods.
• Maintains, updates, and retrieves departmental files, including correspondence, licenses, prescriptions, patient profiles, cash receipts, and issuance records.

Inventory & Regulatory Management

• Maintains appropriate record keeping and inventory levels for medications and supplies.
• Demonstrates proper distribution and documentation of controlled substances, including ordering, receiving, and perpetual inventory maintenance.
• Orders or oversees the ordering of medications and supplies.
• Maintains proper storage and distribution of floor stock and emergency medications according to policies and procedures.

Patient Care

• Assesses and/or cares for age groups of patients within the scope of practice.
• Follows age-specific competency guidelines for assigned patient populations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serves on hospital committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Pharm.D., or other advanced degree required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensure eligibility in the state of employment required.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical care principles and medication management.
• Ability to accurately interpret and evaluate medication orders.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, dosing, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Ability to provide medication counseling and drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations and standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.