Pharmacist

Copley Hospital; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Copley Hospital in Morrisville/Stowe VT is seeking a Pharmacist to join our team. The Staff Pharmacist reports to the Director and ensures the drug therapy needs of the patient are met in the hospital setting.

This is a Part-Time position with several shift options across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs; compensation is $55-60/hour. A VT license and hospital experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy degree or higher.
• VT Pharmacist license required.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience or completion of a hospital residency preferred.
• Familiar with unit dose, IV admixtures, and hospital computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating MAR and drug administration records.
• Compound medications for floor use and hospital pharmaceutical service.
• Develop and revise interdepartmental policies per Director of Pharmaceutical Services.
• Dispense medications and supervise IV admixtures.
• Inspect satellite pharmacy and storage areas on patient floors.
• Interpret medication orders from Physician orders.
• Maintain patient drug therapy records for safety and appropriateness.
• Participate in discharge rounds and medication error reporting.
• Provide discharge counseling to inpatients and on-site drug information.
• Supervise technicians and interns and coordinate workflow.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure VT

Hospital pharmacy experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or higher

VT Pharmacist license

Tools

Computer systems

IV admixtures

Unit dose

Job description

Overview

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is in search of a Pharmacist to join our team! Under the supervision of the Director, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for assuring the drug therapy needs of the patient are met. There are five major areas of responsibility for the staff/clinical pharmacist. clinical pharmacy, drug distribution, teaching, and administrative duties. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care.

This is aPart-Time position (FT available).

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

Compensation: $55-60/hour.

The posted salary range reflects compensation for candidates with limited experience. An offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, internal equity, and market data. An offer of employment may be outside of the posted range based on those factors.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse with routine updating of the patient’s medication administration record (MAR) as appropriate
• Compounds medications for floor use and hospital Pharmaceutical Service Department use.
• Develops and/or revises interdepartmental policies and procedures as requested by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services.
• Dispenses and compounds or supervises the dispensing of medications and intravenous admixtures.
• Inspects satellite pharmacy and/or medication storage areas on patient floors
• Interprets and clarifies medication orders and applicable treatments directly from the Physician order sheet or order copy.
• Is responsible for assuring that medication schedules are appropriate in relation to the patient’s ability to metabolize and eliminate specific drug compounds (i.e. amino glycoside kinetics, aminophylline kinetics, etc.).
• Maintains patient records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety consistent with a high level of patient care.
• Maintains pricing and location index of pharmacy drug formulary and monitors the preparation of accurate patient charges (i.e. billing)
• Maintains records on controlled drugs.
• Other duties as assigned in compliance with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in discharge rounds.
• Participates in the medication errors and adverse reaction reporting.
• Participates in the selection of appropriate medication(s) for specific indications.
• Prepares all IV admixtures and reconstitutes all lyophilized drug products when requested.
• Provides discharge counseling to inpatients leaving the hospital with medications when requested.
• Provides on-site drug information of all types to medical, nursing or other hospital professional staff.
• Serves as an educator of hospital staff and students by preparation of clinical conference and/or “in-service”.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks and pharmacy interns and coordinates work flow

Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy degree or higher degree.
• One year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice or have completed a hospital residency - desired.
• Registered pharmacist in the State of Vermont.
• Familiar with unit dose, IV admixtures, computer skills, technical and clinical pharmacy practice. Must be self-directed and have excellent communication skills.