Pharmacist

Office of Shared Administration (WV); West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia seeks a licensed pharmacist to support patient care by dispensing medications and supplies according to professional standards. The role includes verifying electronically entered orders, screening for interactions, overseeing Pharmacy Technicians, and participating in performance improvement initiatives to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The position requires registration as a pharmacist with the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy and

Qualifications

• Pharmacist registration with the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy is required.
• PharmD degree is the standard entry credential.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and supplies to units according to professional standards.
• Verify electronically entered medication orders for accuracy of information, dose and product.
• Screen for drug interactions, allergies and potential suboptimal therapy.
• Oversee Pharmacy Technicians to ensure correct dispensing and barcoding of pharmaceuticals.
• Participate in performance improvement for departmental procedures and complete drug utilization reviews.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Order verification

Drug interaction screening

Pharmacy technician supervision

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for providing compassionate care to those in need? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals!

This position will work under the direction and supervisor of the Director of Pharmacy. The position is continuously and directly responsible for dispensing medications and supplies to the units as necessary for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Responsibilities include providing medication to patients as prescribed, verifying all electronically entered medication orders to verify correct information, dose and product. Screen for drug interactions, inappropriate dosages, allergies and suboptimal therapy. Oversee Pharmacy Technicians work to verify correct medication is dispensed and monitor all dispensing functions including bar coding of pharmaceuticals. Participate in performance improvement for departmental and interdepartmental procedures. Complete drug utilization reviews to verify medication use and monitoring.

This is a tobacco free facility. Chosen applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug and alcohol screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies. Candidates must successfully pass a background screening.

0512P00580

Education

None.

Licensure/Certifications

Registration as a pharmacist issued by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

Experience

None.

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel. The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.