Pharmacist

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider organization in Kentucky seeks an entry-level PRN Pharmacist responsible for delivering quality pharmaceutical care. The role includes supervising drug distribution in various settings, accurately dispensing prescriptions, and providing drug information to both patients and healthcare professionals. Candidates should hold a degree in Pharmacy and be eligible for licensure. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care within hospitals and health care environments.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for licensure in states where pharmacy practice is expected.
• Ability to assess patient's pharmaceutical needs and provide accurate drug information.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inpatient drug distribution and outpatient prescriptions.
• Monitors patient's drug therapy for interactions and adverse reactions.
• Provides pharmaceutical care and compounding services as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems

Effective communication skills

Ability to supervise pharmacy personnel

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D.

Job description

PRN Pharmacist

Overview

Rotating Pharmacist responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs the functions involved in the inpatient drug distribution program.
• Supervises and performs the functions involved in the accurate and efficient dispensing of outpatient prescriptions.
• Supervises and performs the functions involved in the I.V. Admixture Program to include the accurate and efficient preparation and delivery of total parenteral nutrition solutions, chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other medications for intravenous/irrigation therapy.
• Reviews and verifies medication orders for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitors patient's drug therapy to detect/prevent drug interactions, contraindications, and other adverse reactions.
• Makes appropriate interventions to improve patient care.
• Uses and is proficient in the operation of the pharmacy computer system.
• Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical agents/products.
• Obtains pertinent patient medication/medical information.
• Provides current and accurate drug information to patients and health care professionals.
• Maintains appropriate records and inventory on all drugs/pharmaceutical agents.
• Monitors the proper storage and distribution of patient floor stock, controlled drugs, and emergency medications.
• Communicates effectively with patients and health care professionals.
• Trains and supervises pharmacy supportive personnel as assigned.
• Serves on hospital committees as assigned.
• Assumes the duties of the Director of Pharmacy when assigned.
• Provides pharmaceutical care in assigned locations as directed by Central Pharmaceutical Services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D., or other advanced degree.
• Licensure eligibility in states where expected to practice pharmacy.

Position Physical Requirements

Must possess the physical ability needed to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.

Specific Accountabilities

• Responsible for properly assessing patient's pharmaceutical needs and providing pharmaceutical care.
• Responsible for the accurate and proper compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications and solutions.
• Responsible for the proper inventory and record keeping of medications.
• Responsible for properly counseling patients/patients' families, and appropriate health care professionals regarding drug therapy.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care