Pharmacy Generalist Swing Shift

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care at assigned locations through direct patient care, operational duties, and education activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and collaboration within the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate will have WV licensure, BLS certification within 60 days, and a Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited school, with experience in hospital pharmacy preferred. Evening shifts and 40-hour weeks are typical.

Qualifications

• Must hold current pharmacist license as required by the state board where services will be provided (West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy).
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.
• Pharm.D. from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Reviews orders to verify accuracy and appropriateness.
• Dispenses medications from provider orders.
• Ensures adherence to policies and procedures for drug distribution.
• Manages drug use control in assigned service areas.
• Identifies drug-use problems and suggests resolutions.
• Provides pharmaceutical services within assigned service area.
• Reports and helps minimize adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Participates in management of acute and chronic disease states and medical emergencies.

Skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pharm.D. from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

Licensed WV pharmacist

Job description

Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at assigned locations through involvement in direct patient care, operational, and educational activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:

WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

EXPERIENCE:

1. Candidates should have experience in at leastONE of the following areas:

• Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field
• Completion of a PGY-1 Residency
• Three years of relevant pharmacist experience

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
2. Dispenses medications from the provider's order.
3. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
4. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
5. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
6. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
7. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
8. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
9. Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.
10. Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).
11. Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.
12. Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.
13. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
14. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
15. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
16. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
17. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
18. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
19. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
20. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
21. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time
2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds
3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Time management skills.
2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
3. Teamwork skills.

ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Swing Shift Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00 am -7:30 pm
• No Weekends and No Holidays
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Shift: Evening (United States of America)
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
• Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
• Cost Center: 229 WVUH Pharmacy Infusion Center
• Address: 1 Medical Center Drive
• Morgantown
• West Virginia

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.