PRN Pharmacist

Weston County Health Services; Newcastle (WY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Supportive, collaborative team

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Weston County Health Services is seeking a PRN Pharmacist for our Hospital Pharmacy. The pharmacist will provide medication therapy management in collaboration with other providers to ensure safe, effective, efficient, and cost-conscious care.

Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, patient counseling, drug information, dosing, and education activities within established policies and guidelines. Qualifications include Doctorate in Pharmacy and Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist must hold a Doctorate in Pharmacy and be licensed or eligible.
• BLS certification is required or current.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws and CMS rules for relevant facilities.
• Performs medication management, reconciliation, and patient education.
• Supports medication safety, adverse event reporting, and inventory control.
• Assists with 340b program and billing as needed.
• Serves as a resource to medical and nursing staff to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

WCHS is seeking PRN Pharmacist in our Hospital Pharmacy, to provide medication therapy management services in collaboration with other providers to assure that medication therapy is safe, effective, efficient, and cost-effective. Pharmacy service provided includes interdisciplinary patient care, medication reconciliation, medication therapy monitoring, long-term care consultation, medication orders management, patient education, drug information, drug dosing, and education activities. The Pharmacist performs both clinical and distributive tasks necessary to ensure care of patients. The pharmacist acts independently within the scope of their license and area of expertise with the help of policies, procedures, and practice guidelines with support from the Pharmacy Manager.

Compensation:depending on experience

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for growth and professional development

Qualification

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of changes to state and federal law affecting Pharmacy.
• Maintains CMS rules and regulations for Critical Access Hospitals and Long-Term Care.
• Assists in the process for monitoring psychotropic medication use in the nursing home and implements and carries out plans of action.
• Performs chart reviews in the first 7 days and monthly thereafter for all long-term care and swing bed patients.
• Assists with the bedside medication verification process.
• Assists with the adverse drug reaction reporting process.
• Assists with medication reconciliation process.
• Maintains required pharmacist competency and continuing education.
• Assists as needed with the 340b program if needed.
• Assists HIM with billing and charges as needed.
• Assists with the narcotic count, including maintaining the perpetual inventory of controlled substances.
• Serves as a resource for medical and nursing staff.
• Assures that adequate pharmacy medication is stocked appropriately.
• Participates in the annual pharmacy inventory at the end of each fiscal year.

“Weston County Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.”

"Employment is contingent upon the applicant's authorization to work in the United States and successful completion of the federal Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout their employment. Weston County Health Services does not sponsor employment visas or provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for this position."