Pharmacist

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 84,033 - 121,228; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join Marsh Med Ctr Stevens Point. The role involves reviewing prescriptions, ensuring accuracy, and providing drug information to patients in a hospital/medical center setting.

You will counsel patients on medications, manage dispensing activities, and support pharmacy operations to maintain high quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of drugs and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy and provide drug information.
• Dispense prescription and non-prescription medications and counsel patients.
• Oversee pharmacy services and supervise pharmacy staff as needed.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.

State Board of Pharmacy license in good standing

Job description

Sanford Health – Temporary Pharmacist

Facility: Marsh Med Ctr Stevens Point
Location: Stevens Point, WI
Address: 4100 WI-66, Stevens Point, WI 54482, USA
Shift: Day
Job Schedule: Flex
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: $61.00 - $87.50

Job Summary

Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, ascertain the needed ingredients, and evaluate 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 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 and collecting accurate medication lists. May also include centralized clinical functions such as checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Must have thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions and 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.

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EEO Statement

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Drug Free Workplace

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.