Pharmacist, Per Diem with variable hours

D-H Lebanon-MHMH; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a per diem Pharmacist in Vermont to dispense medications, monitor therapies, and support immunization services. You will work under supervision as needed and maintain high standards of patient care in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities include comprehensive med reviews, collaboration with medical staff, and acting as pharmacist-in-charge in the absence of leadership. A VT license and BLS within 30 days are required, with vaccinations administered per

Qualifications

• VT pharmacist license required.
• Pharmacy degree (Bachelor or Doctor of Pharmacy).
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Vaccination administration approved by VT Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and monitor patient therapies.
• Gather and reconcile complete medication histories.
• Perform comprehensive medication reviews and optimize therapy.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Customer service

Vaccination administration

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD)

Job description

Engages patients and healthcare professionals to efficiently and effectively maximize therapeutic outcomes and is responsible for one or more of the following tasks: dispenses medications, monitors patients' drug therapies, works under a collaborative practice agreement or per protocol, and provides consultation and education to patients and other staff.

Gathers a complete medication history and reconciles medication lists as applicable and appropriate

Completes a comprehensive medication review to make evidence-based recommendations to ensure medications are necessary, safe and cost-effective

Identifies and records suspected adverse drug reactions, adherence gaps to medications and barriers to patient adherence.

If not practicing under a collaborative practice agreement or an approved protocol, contact providers when there appears to be a possibility of unsafe or inappropriate medication use due to factors including, but not limited to: allergy, medical condition, drug interactions, dosing, and methods of accurately documenting all clinical activities and interventions in the electronic record.

Serves as a consultation resource to medical professionals and answers inquiries about drug therapy and drug products.

Communicates effectively between departments and teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Actively participates in driving all programs and initiatives to improve patient quality of care, medication compliance, medication adherence, and overall efficiency.

Pursues and maintains certifications necessary to remain compliant with changes to system/department accreditations and standards

Effectively utilizes and supervises technicians to maintain an accurate and efficient pharmacy.

Redirects staff when necessary to ensure service performance goals are met.

Act as pharmacist-in-charge in the absence of pharmacy leadership.

Performs all duties of a registered pharmacist in the state of VT, including providing vaccinations approved for administration by the VT Board of Pharmacy

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required. Prior experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred. Valid Vermont State Pharmacist License required.

Must be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision, to set priorities, make critical decisions, respond quickly to emergency requests, handle frequent interruptions, and adapt to changes in workload

Maintains customer-service focus to achieve excellent working relationships

Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Must have a current, unrestricted pharmacist licensed to practice in the state of VT

BLS Certification within 30 days of hire as required to administer immunizations

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• Pay Range: $58.00 to $70.00;
• Work Status: Various hours;
• Employment Type: Per Diem;
• Job ID: 6461

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affinite Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.