Pharmacist

Good Samaritan Society; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 126,880 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance benefits

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is seeking a temporary Pharmacist to support complex pharmacy initiatives across multiple locations. You will review prescriptions for accuracy, advise on drug interactions and dosing, and counsel patients on medications.

Ideal candidates are licensed pharmacists with strong knowledge of pharmacology, able to operate in a medical center setting, and ready to supervise pharmacy services as needed. Shift is Day with 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy and evaluate drug interactions, dosage and storage.
• Counsel patients on medications and advise providers on drug selections and potential side effects.
• Provide oversight for pharmacy services and supervise pharmacy staff when applicable.
• Navigate electronic medical records and operate in a medical center or institutional setting.

Skills

Pharmacy license

Clinical pharmacy knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

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 Cancer Ctr Eau Claire
Location: Eau Claire, WI
Address: 2200 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Flex
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $61.00 - $87.50

Responsibilities

Join our team in a temporary Pharmacist role supporting complex pharmacy initiatives across multiple locations.

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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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.