Pharmacist

Mason-General-Hospital; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 158,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health & Wellness Resources – ̶

EAP

Job summary

Mason Health in Shelton, WA seeks a Pharmacist for a per-diem position with variable shifts to ensure high-quality pharmaceutical care for hospital patients. The role is non-exempt and offers a diverse mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

You will review orders for the six rights, supervise technicians, handle sterile compounding and automated dispensing, and perform pharmacokinetic dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring. Requires Pharm.D.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. preferred or 5 years hospital experience.
• Current license as a registered Pharmacist in Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Review inpatient and outpatient medication orders for the 6 rights (person, med, dose, route, schedule, documentation).
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and provide support as needed.
• Distribute medications for inpatients and outpatients, including sterile compounding and use of automated dispensing devices.
• Analyze lab values for pharmacokinetic dosing, renal dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring per protocols.
• Document interventions and drug monitoring decisions in the EMR.
• Gather medication histories for reconciliation and dispense medications per regulations.
• Answer questions from clinicians and patients about drug interactions, dosages, and storage.
• Respond to emergency codes and maintain ACLS certification.

Skills

Pharmacist

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

Pharm.D.

5 years hospital experience

Job description

Pharmacist: This 0.0FTE/Per-Diem position is scheduled to work 10 HR variable shifts as needed and is UFCW represented.

Compensation: Non-exempt, $70.71/HR-$115.25/HR

Mason Health also offers these benefits for per-diem employees:

• Mental Health & Wellness Resources – Access to Talkspace and the Calm App.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Summary:

The pharmacist is responsible for ensuring appropriate pharmaceutical care for patients of Mason Health.

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Analyze inpatient and outpatient medication orders for completeness and appropriateness as it relates to the 6 rights: person, medication, dose, route, schedule, and documentation.
• Supervise the work of the pharmacy technicians and provide support help as needed.
• Ensure appropriate distribution of medications for both inpatients and outpatients. This includes but is not limited to sterile compounding, bar code scanning, and automated dispensing devices.
• Analyze lab values to perform pharmacokinetic dosing, renal dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring according to established protocols and current guidelines.
• Document therapeutic drug monitoring decisions and clinical interventions into the electronic medical record.
• Ensure appropriate medication histories are gathered for medication reconciliation.
• Dispense medications and maintain appropriate records according to state and federal regulations.
• Answer questions and provide information to clinicians and patients regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosages, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Respond to emergency response codes in the hospital and maintain ACLS certification.
• Provide assistance to other healthcare practitioners in coordinating nutrition support (including total parenteral nutrition).
• Assists with development of drug protocols and standing orders.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Drug Use Evaluation programs and completes drug utilization reviews for the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred or 5 years’ experience in a hospital or residency.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

• Current license as a registered Pharmacist in the State of Washington.

Mason Health practices equal employment opportunity towards all workforce members and applicants for employment. Mason Health does not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no workforce member will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion/creed, age, disability, marital or veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.