Pharmacist - Pharmacy

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to dispense medications under the supervision of qualified practitioners and to support clinical pharmacy services. The role includes ensuring accurate dispensing, supervising technicians, and maintaining compliance with Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations.

The Staff Pharmacist will also provide drug information, initiate correct dosing when requested by a licensed practitioner, and participate in achieving Joint Commission standards and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program, minimum a Bachelor's degree.
• Current, valid license from the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
• At least 1 year of healthcare/pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Dispense pharmaceuticals according to orders issued by licensed practitioners within regulatory standards.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and verify their work for accuracy.
• Initiate appropriate doses on medications when requested by a LIP and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a drug information resource for other healthcare providers and maintain age-appropriate care when applicable.

Skills

Verbal communication

Clerical skills

Numerical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Unit dose distribution system

IV admixture system

Computerized order entry/verification system

Job description

Functioning within the Health System's mission, values, objectives, procedures and policies, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for making therapeutic drug decisions as requested by the medical staff with regard to the various clinical pharmacy services. Dispenses pharmaceuticals pursuant to orders issued by qualified licensed independent practitioners (LIP) within the statutes and regulations of the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, federal statutes and standards of the Joint Commission. The Staff Pharmacist is also responsible for initiating appropriate doses on medications when requested to do so by a LIP. Responsible for assisting with ensuring the compliance with regulatory requirements of the Joint Commission, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, and all federal regulatory agencies. This position also supervises the duties of the Pharmacy Technicians and verifies the accuracy of their work. Responsible for the timely completion of project work as deemed appropriate by the Director of Pharmacy. Serves as a drug information reference to other health care providers. This job is measured with age specific criteria where appropriate.

Education: Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required.

Licensure/Certification: A valid unrestricted license from the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required. Must meet all continuing education requirements for re-licensure with the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in a health care setting with a focus on clinical pharmacy is preferred.

Skills: Must demonstrate strong verbal, clerical, and numerical abilities. Must be fully acquainted with the distributive systems of the Pharmacy Department, including the unit dose drug distribution system, the IV admixture system, and the computerized order entry/verification system.