Pharmacist - Main Med Surg Pharmacy - Full Time - Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking an inpatient pharmacist to compound and dispense medications ordered by licensed practitioners. The position oversees unit dose and IV areas, with emphasis on accurate dosing, administration times, and drug interactions adherence.

Responsibilities include supervising support staff, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliant medication records and safety policies in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must have required pharmacy practice skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Ohio (or state of practice).

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications under supervision.
• Reviews orders to ensure correct dose, frequency and administration times.
• Supervises support personnel in all work areas.
• Maintains Unit Dose and IV area procedures following USP guidelines.
• Monitors inventory and removes outdated drugs.
• Maintains all pharmacy records per State/Federal regulations and hospital policies.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Written and verbal communication

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Epic system

Abacus software

Baxa pump

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to standard procedure, an inpatient pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceuticals upon receiving orders from a licensed practitioner; performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of all departmental services and programs; supervises support personnel in all work areas as assigned.

Unit Dose:

Understands the Epic system which allows them to effectively review, verify, and prioritize orders using the chart to ensure medications prescribed are the appropriate dose, frequency and administration times; drug allergies, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease and incompatibilities are avoided. Supports the formulary.

IV Area:

Accurately dispenses properly labeled medications following the scanning process. Supports and follows the most up to date USP guidelines (797/800). Understands the Abacus software / Baxa pump.

Prioritizes and monitors daily operational duties in assigned areas using support personnel in the most effective manner, including coordination of break and lunch (dinner), to ensure patient care services are maintained.

Monitors drug supply and initiates orders as required as well as regularly inspecting pharmacy and assigned department inventory to ensure that drugs which are outdated are removed from stock.

Properly maintains all pharmacy records as required by State, Federal and Department of Pharmacy regulations for the dispensing and disposition of narcotics, dangerous drugs and investigational drugs. Follows departmental and hospital safety policies and procedures.

As a representative of The Christ Hospital, promotes a positive image in all dealings with all other hospital employees and hospital guests. Assists in the identification and problem-solving activities within the department and with other health care professionals. Shows initiative for quality improvement.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION:

B.S in Pharmacy or PharmD

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

None required. One- or two-years hospital experience preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Demonstrated pharmacy practice skills required

Demonstrated written and verbal communication required

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio