Pharmacist, PRN, Weekends, Inpatient

ScionHealth; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, WV, is seeking a Pharmacist to ensure safe and effective use of medications in an acute care setting. You will verify orders, dispense medications, compound sterile products, and supervise pharmacy technicians.

Ideal candidates hold a PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, possess an active pharmacist license in the state, and have 1–2 years hospital experience or strong clinical exposure. BLS certification required; sterile products certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and medication safety.
• Familiar with regulatory standards and best practices in hospital pharmacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in pharmacy information systems and dispensing software.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Prepare and dispense medications per physician orders and protocols.
• Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition with aseptic technique.
• Provide drug information and consultation to healthcare professionals.
• Monitor patient medication profiles for contraindications and duplications.
• Educate patients on therapy, side effects, and administration.
• Assist in inventory management and controlled substances security.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings on medication management.
• Document clinical activities in the patient record.
• Assist in training pharmacy technicians and students.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy knowledge

Medication safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Pharmacy software proficiency

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Analytical thinking

Professional development

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award‑winning, full‑service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one‑of‑a‑kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker's listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best‑in‑State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical therapies for patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role includes verifying medication orders, providing drug information, compounding sterile products, and overseeing the work of pharmacy technicians to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
• Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
• Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition solutions using aseptic techniques.
• Provide drug information and consultation to healthcare professionals regarding appropriate medication use.
• Monitor patient medication profiles for contraindications, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
• Educate patients on medication therapy, potential side effects, and proper administration techniques.
• Assist in maintaining the pharmacy inventory, including controlled substances, and ensure proper storage and security.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input on medication management and therapeutic plans.
• Document all clinical activities and interventions in the patient medical record.
• Assist in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using pharmacy information systems and medication dispensing software.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for identifying and resolving medication-related issues.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Sterile Products Certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
• Experience in compounding sterile products and medication therapy management preferred.