Pharmacist Inpatient PRN

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers is seeking a hospital Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team. The role requires dispensing medications, providing pharmaceutical consultations to physicians and nurses, and participating in the IV admixture program and QA initiatives.

Flexibility to collaborate with vendors and sales reps is important, as is the ability to review prescriptions for accuracy and safety. This on-site position supports patient care across multiple units.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pharmacist license

Pharmaceutical consultation

Purchasing from vendors

IV admixture program

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

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

Core Duties and Responsibilities

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

Physical Requirements

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

Working Environment

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

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.