PHARMACIST

Memorial Regional Health; Craig (CO); On-site; USD 88,262 - 132,387; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is offering a PRN position in Craig, Colorado, where the successful candidate will assist in preparing sterile IV medications, provide excellent customer-focused patient care, and support interdepartmental processes. Candidates must have a valid State of Colorado licensure and certifications like BLS or ACLS.

The role involves collaboration with health-system staff and maintaining compliance with regulations. Competitive compensation ranging from $64.07 to $96.10 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and compounding sterile IV preparations.
• Provide accurate patient care and support the Pharmacy Department.
• Maintain compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.

Skills

Customer-focused care

IV preparation skills

Ability to work independently

Stress management

Team cooperation

Education

Unencumbered License/Certification for State of Colorado

Current BLS or ACLS certification

Job description

This is a PRN Position

Compensation Range: $64.07 to $96.10

Position Classification: Non-exempt

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Position Specific Performance Expectations:

• Assists with preparing and compounding sterile IV preparations, including Chemotherapy.
• Provides accurate, consistent, customer focused patient care.
• Positive and supportive team member to Pharmacy Department.
• Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation efforts.
• Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately.
• Works cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff.
• Handles frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Sets priorities, makes critical decisions, and responds quickly to emergency requests.
• Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation efforts.
• Strives to ensure continual compliance with Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
• Develops and maintains departmental policies.
• Supports new pharmacy programs which include but not limited to: Infusion Clinic, Anticoagulation Clinic, CPOE, USP 797, Bar Code Technology, and other hospital wide initiatives and implementation affecting the Pharmacy Department.
• Coordinates, strengthens and integrates Pharmaceutical Technologies (exp: Alaris, USP 797, Pyxis, CII Safe and EPIC).
• Provides for the educational needs of pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.
• Works with nursing service and other departments that deliver medications to ensure safe delivery.
• Maintains active institutional licensure requirements of Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.
• Assists the hospital to monitor and report Drug Utilization information, adverse drug reactions and medication administration events.
• Assists in after-hours Pharmacy call and vacation coverage.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties

• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and certification requirements; attends departmental staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for maintaining required licenses and certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization Wide Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.
• Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health meeting.

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Unencumbered License/Certification for State of Colorado (or license eligible within stated timeframe.)
• Current BLS or ACLS.

Experience

• Hours as required for Pharmacy License.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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