Pharmacist Inpatient

Pioneers Medical Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, CO, is seeking a Pharmacist to oversee inpatient pharmacy operations in a critical access hospital. Reports to the Director of Inpatient Pharmacy and participates in daily dispensing and regulatory tasks.

Requires ACPE-accredited PharmD education and CO licensure; hospital pharmacy experience is highly preferred. This full-time role offers responsibility for ensuring safe, effective, and cost-conscious drug therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) preferred.
• Current licensure by the CO Board of Pharmacy as a registered pharmacist.
• Hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drug use through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and professional judgment.
• Review and assess medication orders from authorized providers to identify, prevent, and resolve any potential and actual drug related issues.
• Verify physician orders for medications and provide expert, evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with nurses and physicians to verify orders and obtain additional information.
• Provide pharmacotherapy recommendations including pharmacokinetic dosing, renal/hepatic dosing, and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Monitor clinical/pharmacy services and patient therapies for safety and cost-effectiveness.
• Respond to emergency situations and supervise technician activities in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy.
• Maintain pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance including controlled substances and accreditation tasks.
• Assist the director with operational changes and other duties as assigned.

Education

ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Colorado Pharmacist Licensure

Job description

Job Category: Nursing RN LPN CNA PCT MA CMA

Requisition Number: PHARM001171

• Full-Time

Locations

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Meeker, CO 81641, USA

Description

Reports To : Director of Inpatient Pharmacy

FLSA Classification: Full-Time Salary Range $135,000 - $150,000

• Responsible for the safe, efficacious, and cost-effective use of drugs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and professional judgment.
• Reviews and assesses medication orders from authorized providers to identify, prevent, and resolve any potential and actual drug related issues.
• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols to verify physician orders for medications.
• Makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.
• Contacts nurses and physicians for collaboration and communicates effectively when necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order to facilitate care.
• Provides recommendations on appropriate therapies or alternatives when appropriate including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing, renal/hepatic dosing, and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Assists in monitoring all aspects of clinical/pharmacy services and medication therapies by reviewing patients’ profiles/charts to ensure safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drug therapy for all patients.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other operations/clinical functions or projects as assigned.
• Responds to drug information requests and makes clinical recommendations to health professionals and patients when requested.
• Actively engages in and contributes to the effective coordination of pharmacy operations in a critical access hospital.
• Maintains proficiency in hospital computer system and participates in the daily operations of the pharmacy and medication dispensing.
• Oversees pharmacy operations and supervises technician activities in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy to ensure compliance and to optimize efficiency and productivity within the pharmacy department.
• Maintains security of pharmacy and controlled substances.
• Manages controlled substances and inventory control and compliance including regular documentation and completion of checklists.
• Completes monthly unit inspections throughout facility.
• Assists the director in compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy and manages regulatory tasks related to maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation, narcotic control and inventory management.
• Assists the pharmacy director in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) preferred
• Current licensure by the CO Board of Pharmacy as a registered pharmacist
• Hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred

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