Pharmacist PRN

TriCities Hospital; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 6,548,000 - 9,821,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Other benefits

Job summary

TriCities Hospital in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a Pharmacist PRN to support the medication-use process and patient care across shifts. You will manage storage, preparation and dispensing of medications, supervise technical staff, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure safe, effective pharmacotherapy.

Requirements include a ACPE-accredited PharmD, VA licensure by exam or reciprocity, and experience with pharmacy information systems.

Qualifications

• Graduate of ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Experience using computer applications, pharmacy information systems.
• Pharmacist licensed in VA (examination or reciprocity).
• Pharmacist designation and active licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Manage storage, preparation and dispensing of medicinal agents; supervise staff involved in these processes.
• Maintain automated dispensing processes and related systems.
• Provide education on rational medication therapy to healthcare professionals, patients and the public.
• Retrieve, analyze and interpret scientific literature to support drug information and therapy decisions.
• Design, monitor and intervene in pharmacotherapy to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Support formulary stewardship and evidence-based therapy recommendations.
• Contribute to department objectives, policies and procedures; uphold professional standards.
• Maintain professional practice, time management and attendance; fulfill additional staffing hours.

Skills

Pharmacist

Pharmacy systems

VA license

Education

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $47.53 - $71.29 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Pharmacist PRN today with TriCities Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

1. Manage systems for storage, preparation and dispensing of medicinal agents using appropriate techniques and following the health systems policies; effectively supervise technical personnel who may be involved in these processes. Evaluate medication orders, accurately and safely, compounding medications in acceptable dosage forms, appropriately package and dispense pre-manufactured dosage forms. Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law. Collaborates with all individuals involved in the medication use process, when appropriate. Responsible for planning, organizing, networking, completing and improving the work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available personnel.
2. Maintains knowledge pertaining to facility utilization of automated dispensing processes including the use of automated dispensing cabinets, over wrap packaging, and bar coding within the facility.
3. Provide education or in-service on rational medication therapy and medication procedures effectively to healthcare professionals, students, patients, and the public when requested.
4. Retrieve, analyze, evaluate and interpret scientific literature in order to provide accurate, concise, applicable, and timely drug information response to healthcare professionals. Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.
5. Design, implement, monitor, evaluate, and intervene in patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective, safe and economical patient care. Apply clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data to design effective, safe and economical therapeutic medication regimens. Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational medication therapy selection. Recommends evidence-based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans.
7. Participates in implementing goals, objectives, and policy and procedures of the pharmacy department and the facility. Effectively supports management. Demonstrates the values and behaviors of the organization.
8. Effectively manages own professional practice including time and space; professional ethics; continued education; attendance punctuality; and customer focus. Performs other duties as assigned, including fulfilling additional pharmacy staffing hours when necessary.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or scheduled.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy at a College/University
• Required
• Experience using computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and pharmacy information systems
• Required
• Pharmacist
• -must by licensed in VA by examination or reciprocity

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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TriCities Hospital

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is .

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.