Pharmacist - PRN

Community Health Systems; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a PRN Pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate dispensing and provide clinical support to patients of all ages. The role emphasizes medication safety, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with the care team.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, counseling patients, monitoring therapy, and participating in quality initiatives, with diligent documentation in the EHR and assistance with inventory management.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required and active license in state of employment.
• Clinical knowledge of pharmacotherapy and safe medication use.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify, and dispense medications per prescription orders and protocols.
• Review orders for appropriateness and optimize therapy with recommendations.
• Counsel patients and families on medication use, side effects, and adherence.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other staff to resolve medication-related issues.
• Contribute to medication safety initiatives, audits, and quality improvement.
• Document clinical interventions and pharmacy activities in the EHR and manage inventory.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Clinical communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Job Description

Step into a flexible PRN Pharmacist role where you'll make an immediate impact by ensuring safe, accurate medication dispensing and supporting patients across all ages with high-quality clinical care. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values your expertise in reviewing orders, preventing medication-related issues, and optimizing patient outcomes. If you're looking for meaningful work that fits your schedule while leveraging your full clinical skill set, this opportunity is the perfect fit.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing accurate dispensing, clinical and patient support, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. This role prioritizes medication safety, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.
• Counsels patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.
• Participates in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.
• Monitors patient outcomes, evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, and adjusts medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.
• Engages in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.
• Stays current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participates in ongoing education and training activities.
• Assists in managing pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required
• 0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate medication dispensing and documentation.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems and electronic health records.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Licenses and Certifications

• RPH - Registered Pharmacist active license in state of employment required
• BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialist preferred

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