Pharmacist - Straight Evenings Operations

Good Samaritan Society; Sioux Falls, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Pharmacist to review prescriptions, advise on drug interactions and storage, and oversee pharmacy operations in a hospital setting.

The role involves interpreting orders, providing drug information, and maintaining regulatory compliance while coordinating with pharmacy technicians and other clinical staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Hospital experience or residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy and ascertain needed ingredients.
• Provide information on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage.
• Oversee operations in hospital setting with pharmacy technicians and medication distribution.
• Interpret orders, assist in problem solving, and provide pharmaceutical care.
• Check and dispense medications and supervise pharmacy staff as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Drug information

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

Tools

EMR navigation

IV Admixtures

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: East Patient Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57117, USA
Shift: 10 Hours - Evening Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
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. This position will be focused on operations oversight in the hospital setting with close partnership with pharmacy technicians and supporting medication distribution.

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.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

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.

Req Number: R-0272787
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No