Pharmacist - Clinical, Sign On Bonus

Chadrad Communications Inc; Nebraska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Benefited position after 60-day waiting period

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Nebraska is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to monitor medication therapies, counsel patients, and supervise support staff. The role involves ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards and providing drug information. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and have a valid Nebraska Pharmacy license. This position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and requires excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. Degree required.
• Valid Pharmacy license in the State of Nebraska without restrictions.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders and monitor patient medication therapies.
• Counsel patients and document medication interventions.
• Supervise pharmacy support personnel and ensure compliance with policies.
• Provide drug information and clinical consultation to medical staff.
• Maintain documentation and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Coordinate with departments to support clinical initiatives.

Skills

Accurate data entry skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

Team player attitude

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals

Interpersonal and people skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Basic math skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. Degree

Valid Pharmacy license in Nebraska

Job description

Description

Eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!

Schedule example:

• Monday-Friday 7am-5pm
• Saturday 8am-12pm

Benefited position after 60-day waiting period.

Job Duties

Staff Pharmacist fills medication order/prescriptions, monitors patient medication therapies, counsels patients, documents interventions, provides drug information, and supervises and directs support personnel. In the absence of the Pharmacy Director, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Pharmacy Director.

The Staff Pharmacist will enhance professional relationships with all departments, staff, and patients. Communicate effectively to promote clinical initiatives, provide patient care and education, and promote pharmacy initiatives. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care for all patients of all ages from infancy through geriatric. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of Chadron Community Hospital.

• Interprets medication orders/prescriptions (verbal, electronic, and written) and accurately enters or verifies orders in electronic medical record (EHR)
• Prepares and dispenses medications per orders/prescriptions written by licensed prescribers according to established policies and procedures
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parental nutrition products accurately
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies activities of pharmacy technicians and interns including medication preparation and use of Automated Dispensing Cabinets
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, protocols, and national guidelines
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for allergies, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, adverse drug reactions, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications
• Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts and Antimicrobial Stewardship program
• Provides drug information, clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective, therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
  • Documents interventions accurately and appropriately
• Provides drug information to patients and their families
• Assists with purchasing activities and maintenance of adequate inventory level
• Inspects medication areas for outdated medications, proper storage of medications, proper medication administration records, and availability of reference materials
• Accepts and completes special duties to be performed on a regular basis. Examples include controlled substance accountability, record-keeping and reconciliation; crash cart inspection; quality assurance reporting; and other special projects as assigned by Director of Pharmacy
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills

• Accurate data entry skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Willingness to be a team player and promote a positive team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Able to collaborate with other Healthcare Professionals.
• Strong interpersonal and people skills.
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D. Degree.
• Valid Pharmacy license in the State of Nebraska without restrictions.
• Have never been convicted of any non‑alcohol, drug‑related misdemeanor, or felony,
• Experience in hospital pharmacy.
• Should be able to demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, good interpersonal relationships and the application of sound administrative principles.