Pharmacist - Offering Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!

Copley Hospital Multi-Specialty Clinic; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, providing clinical pharmacy services, and supervising pharmacy staff. As a vital part of the healthcare team, you will engage in patient care, collaborate with medical professionals, and contribute to the development of pharmacy policies. With a focus on patient safety and quality care, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will be valued and recognized.

Benefits

Hiring Bonus up to $10,000

Flexible Shifts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy or higher required; hospital experience preferred.
• Registered pharmacist in Vermont with strong clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists with medication administration and compounding.
• Maintains patient records and ensures drug therapy safety.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians and participates in discharge rounds.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Self-directed

Technical Pharmacy Skills

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy Residency

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Job description

Overview

Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is in search of a Pharmacist to join our team! Under the supervision of the Director, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for assuring the drug therapy needs of the patient are met. There are five major areas of responsibility for the staff/clinical pharmacist: clinical pharmacy, drug distribution, teaching, and administrative duties. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care is essential.

This is a Full-Time position (PT available).

Copley Hospital has a variety of shifts available across Full-Time, Part-Time, and Temporary needs. Please consider applying to discuss how your availability may align.

External candidates, who have not worked for Copley Hospital in the past year, are eligible for a hiring bonus based on experience - bonuses for full-time new hires up to $10,000. Apply today and our recruiter can share more details with you!

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse with routine updating of the patient’s medication administration record (MAR) as appropriate.
• Compounds medications for floor use and hospital Pharmaceutical Service Department use.
• Develops and/or revises interdepartmental policies and procedures as requested by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services.
• Dispenses and compounds or supervises the dispensing of medications and intravenous admixtures.
• Inspects satellite pharmacy and/or medication storage areas on patient floors.
• Interprets and clarifies medication orders and applicable treatments directly from the Physician order sheet or order copy.
• Is responsible for assuring that medication schedules are appropriate in relation to the patient’s ability to metabolize and eliminate specific drug compounds (i.e. amino glycoside kinetics, aminophylline kinetics, etc.).
• Maintains patient records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety consistent with a high level of patient care.
• Maintains pricing and location index of pharmacy drug formulary and monitors the preparation of accurate patient charges (i.e. billing).
• Maintains records on controlled drugs.
• Other duties as assigned in compliance with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in discharge rounds.
• Participates in medication errors and adverse reaction reporting.
• Participates in the selection of appropriate medication(s) for specific indications.
• Prepares all IV admixtures and reconstitutes all lyophilized drug products when requested.
• Provides discharge counseling to inpatients leaving the hospital with medications when requested.
• Provides on-site drug information of all types to medical, nursing or other hospital professional staff.
• Serves as an educator of hospital staff and students by preparation of clinical conference and/or “in-service”.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks and pharmacy interns and coordinates work flow.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy degree or higher degree.
• One year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice or have completed a hospital residency - desired.
• Registered pharmacist in the State of Vermont.
• Familiar with unit dose, IV admixtures, computer skills, technical and clinical pharmacy practice. Must be self-directed and have excellent communication skills.