Pharmacist

North Country Hospital; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

North Country Hospital in Newport, VT is seeking a pharmacist to join the healthcare team. You will support physicians and nurses, oversee medication reconciliation, and educate patients on new therapies. The role involves participation in discharge planning, on-call coverage, and supervising outpatient dispensing activities.

Applicants should hold a Pharm.D. or B.S. in Pharmacy with an active Vermont license and at least one year of hospital pharmacy experience or internship.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (BSPharm or Pharm.D.) and VT license.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy or internship.
• Knowledge of dispensing systems and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Attend discharge planning meetings each morning.
• Oversee the medication reconciliation process.
• Collaborate with providers for medication orders.
• Educate patients on new medications or complex regimens.
• Monitor patients receiving TPN.
• Respond to codes, traumas and critical patients when available.
• Verify automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell) as scheduled.
• Participate in on-call rotation with 30-minute response time.
• Supervise filling/dispensing for Employee Prescription plan.
• Review orders for dosing and accuracy in outpatient treatment.

Skills

Discharge planning collaboration

Medication reconciliation

Patient education

Emergency response

Automated dispensing (Omnicell)

On-call rotation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy / Pharm.D.

Vermont license

Tools

Omnicell

Job description

Who we Are:

Nestled into the most northern part of Vermont, North Country Hospital is a community-focused 25 bed critical access hospital, where we prioritize the well-being of our neighbors. North Country Hospital is more than just a healthcare provider; we are a vital part of the community, working together to build a healthier future. Our patient's health is our priority, and we go above and beyond to care in every way possible.

Position Statement

The pharmacist is an integral part of the healthcare team. Providing support for physicians, advanced practitioners, and nursing staff to assure patients receive optimal care and education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attends discharge planning meeting each morning.
• Oversees the medication reconciliation process.
• Collaborates with providers for medication orders.
• Provides education for patients with new medications or complicated medication reconciliation.
• Monitors patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
• Responds to all codes, traumas and critical patients, when available.
• Verifies and checks automated dispensing cabinets as scheduled, such as Omnicell.
• Participates in on-call rotation with 30-minute response time if needed to be physically in the facility.
• Supervises the filling and dispensing for the Employee Prescription plan.
• Reviews all orders for dosing and accuracy in the outpatient treatment center (OTC).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science Degree/Pharm. D
• Current Vermont license
• One year experience or internship in hospital pharmacy