Pharmacist, Full-Time Days

ScionHealth; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in the United States (acute care hospital) seeks a Pharmacist responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to ensure safe and effective therapies for patients. This role includes verifying orders, providing drug information, and overseeing pharmacy technicians to maintain regulatory standards.

The position involves compounding sterile products, chemotherapy, patient education, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• BLS certification required; Sterile Products Certification preferred.
• 1–2 years of clinical hospital/acute care experience preferred.
• Experience with sterile product compounding and MTM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and interactions.
• Prepare and dispense medications per physician orders.
• Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition.
• Provide drug information and clinical consultation to healthcare staff.
• Monitor patient medication profiles for contraindications and duplications.
• Educate patients on therapy, side effects, and administration.
• Assist in pharmacy inventory and storage of controlled substances.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings on medication management.
• Document clinical activities in the patient medical record.
• Assist in orientation and training of pharmacy technicians and students.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Medication safety

Communication

Pharmacy systems

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Continuous learning

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical therapies for patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role includes verifying medication orders, providing drug information, compounding sterile products, and overseeing the work of pharmacy technicians to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
• Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
• Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition solutions using aseptic techniques.
• Provide drug information and consultation to healthcare professionals regarding appropriate medication use.
• Monitor patient medication profiles for contraindications, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
• Educate patients on medication therapy, potential side effects, and proper administration techniques.
• Assist in maintaining the pharmacy inventory, including controlled substances, and ensure proper storage and security.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input on medication management and therapeutic plans.
• Document all clinical activities and interventions in the patient medical record.
• Assist in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using pharmacy information systems and medication dispensing software.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for identifying and resolving medication-related issues.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Sterile Products Certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Experience in compounding sterile products and medication therapy management preferred.