Pharmacist

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a Pharmacist in Wheeling, West Virginia. The role involves compounding medications and providing pharmaceutical services in a hospital setting. Candidates must possess a valid pharmacist license in the state of service.

This position requires initiative and effective communication with healthcare staff, along with responsibilities in purchasing and inventory management. The ideal candidate should have experience in hospital pharmacy and meet educational requirements.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid pharmacist license in MD, OH, PA, or WV.
• Experience in Hospital Pharmacy is preferred.
• Demonstrate competency in patient care assessment.

Responsibilities

• Dispense drugs as ordered by physicians.
• Consult with healthcare professionals on pharmaceuticals.
• Assist Pharmacy manager in purchasing drugs.

Skills

Knowledge of growth and development

Understanding of patient's needs

Knowledge of pain management

Familiarity with Pharmacy laws

Computer experience

Education

Current Pharmacist license from the relevant state board

Job description

Job Summary

Working with Pharmacy personnel. Compounds the dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using standard procedures to deliver comprehensive professional pharmaceutical service in the modern hospital. Has responsibilities delegated to purchasing, continuing education programs, stocking supplies for night stock, various departmental reports and other areas to keep a well‑organized and efficient department.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:
   • MD: Valid Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
   • OH: Valid Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
   • PA: Valid Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
   • WV: Valid Pharmacist license through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in Hospital Pharmacy through internship or as registered Pharmacist.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Dispenses drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations as ordered by physicians.
2. Constantly available for pharmaceutical consultation with doctors or nurses.
3. Takes initiative in questioning a prescription if necessary.
4. Assists manager of Pharmacy in purchasing of drugs from vendors.
5. Talks with sales representatives of various pharmaceutical companies when need dictates.
6. Makes drug checks and inspections on various floors as required.
7. Assists with IV admixture program by checking orders for completeness, accuracy, compatibilities and other technical advice.
8. May be delegated to attend some pharmacy involved hospital meetings.
9. Assists the manager with the Pharmacy Quality Assurance program.
10. Assists the manager with the Pharmacy floor inspection reports.

Specialty Accreditation Requirements

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In‑services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of growth and development.
2. Understanding of the patient's needs and scope of treatment.
3. Understanding of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio‑psychosocial, environmental, self‑care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs.
4. Knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan.
5. Knowledge of the total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms.
6. Must be familiar with professional and commercial phases of Hospital Pharmacy and also with State and Federal laws governing Pharmacy.
7. Computer experience helpful.
8. Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center: 230 WH Pharmacy

Address: 1 Medical Park Drive, Wheeling, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.