Pharmacist

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO & HDHP medical plans

FSA/HSA options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Ernest Health, Inc. in Mishawaka, Indiana seeks a Full-Time Inpatient Pharmacist to join our Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana team.

The role centers on medication orders, drug utilization reviews, and collaborating with physicians to ensure safe, effective therapies for inpatient rehabilitation patients. The ideal candidate will hold Indiana licensure, hospital experience, and strong clinical judgment, with excellent communication for care teams and patients.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in Indiana.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Familiar with national pharmacist regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Consult with nursing and medical staff on medication orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews and prepare review criteria for medical staff approval.
• Monitor drug therapies and suggest alternatives; coordinate with physicians on prescribing and financial risk.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical operations

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Licensed Pharmacist - Indiana

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist - Inpatient - Full Time - Mishawaka, Indiana

We are seeking a Full-Time Inpatient Pharmacist to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting-edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board-certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state-of-the-art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability

Wellness & Work Life Balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives
• Earned Time Off - start accruing vacation time on start date

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist required
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to national pharmacist regulations and standards of practice.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Consults with nursing and medical staff on medication orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints. Conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval. Monitors drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggests alternatives as appropriate. Consults with physician and physician groups concerning financial risk management related to prescribing. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.