Pharmacy/Pharmacist Inpatient

IMCS Group; Kingman (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IMCS Group is seeking a pharmacist for night-shift coverage in a hospital setting. Shift is 10 hours from 9:00pm to 7:00am, with a 7 days on / 7 days off rotation and every other weekend requirement.

Certifications in IV admixture and sterile compounding (ACPE-accredited) are required, and an active Arizona pharmacist license in good standing is necessary. Local and traveler candidates are accepted at the same rate.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited IV admixture and sterile compounding certificates are required.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing (Arizona) is required.
• Acute care inpatient experience and prior night shift experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in pharmaceutical services related to preparation and dispensing of drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies; ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Plan and schedule work for the shift group to ensure proper distribution of assignments and sufficient staffing.
• Compile charges for prescriptions and maintain records of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintain interface with medical staff regarding formulary, drug usage, and regulations.
• Compound, package and label ointments, solutions and bulk supplies; mix IV drugs as required.
• Maintain formulary and inventory, reorder and stock drugs and supplies.

Skills

Night shift experience

Acute care inpatient experience

Education

IV admixture and sterile compounding certificates (ACPE accredited)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Schedule: 7 days on and 7 days off, 10 hour shifts from 9:00pm - 7:00am, every other weekend required.

Certs: Required IV admixture and sterile compounding certificates (ACPE accredited). Must have active and in good standing an Arizona pharmacist license.

Experience: Must have acute care inpatient experience (which could have been gained during student rotations). Previous night shift experience required.

Electronic Documentation: Meditech experience preferred.

Locals and first time travelers accepted at the same rate

Ratio: Hospital census is 130-150 patients/day

Dress code: Business casual.

Orientation: Every Monday

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in pharmaceutical services related to the preparation and dispensing of drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies; ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and maintenance of all required records.
• Plan and schedule work for the shift group ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate manning, space and facilities for subsequent performance of duties.
• Compile charges for prescriptions filled; maintain accountability and cost records on drugs and pharmaceutical supplies prepared and dispensed.
• Maintain interface with medical staff to provide information pertaining to new pharmaceutical supplies, formulary, and drug usage and compatibility and new regulations regarding drug controls.
• Compound, package and label ointments, solutions and bulk pharmaceutical supplies according to standard formulas; mix prescribed drugs with intravenous solutions as required.
• Maintain and support the hospital formulary and inventory, reorder and stock drugs and supplies as required.