Pharmacist- PRN - Tracy

Good Samaritan Society; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Tracy, MN is seeking a Pharmacist to review prescriptions, provide drug information, and counsel patients in a retail/community setting as well as hospital operations. The role includes ensuring safe medication use, advising providers on dosing and interactions, and supervising pharmacy staff in various services including IV operations.

The position requires graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy and active licensure; hospital experience or residency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.
• Hospital experience or residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy and to ascertain needed ingredients.
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
• Dispense prescription and non-prescription meds to patients in retail/pharmacy setting; respond to prescription issues for providers.
• Oversee pharmacy services and supervision for pharmacy staff; participate in IV room operations and centralized dispensing.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

• Facility: Tracy Hospital
• Location: Tracy, MN
• Address: 251 5th St E, Tracy, MN 56175, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Job Schedule: PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies
• Salary Range: $57.00 - $87.50

Job Summary

Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability. Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage. In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients. The pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications. Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient. Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel.

In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets provider orders, provides drug information, assists in problem solving, and provides other aspects of pharmaceutical care. Duties may consist of unit dose dispensing, IV Admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating the electronic medical record, compounding, and working with automated dispensing devices. The Pharmacist utilizes appropriate age-related patient information to assess the pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include provision of pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist follows all established regulations and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. May be required to act as a shift supervisor under direct or indirect supervision by department managers. Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy services and pharmacy support personnel.

Pharmacy services at Sanford Health may include involvement in acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list. May also include centralized clinical functions, such as checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.

Qualifications

In a retail/community pharmacy setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.

In a medical center or institutional setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations. Hospital experience or residency preferred.

License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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