PRN Retail Pharmacist

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

IU Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking a PRN Retail Pharmacist to support staffing at Arnett Hospital. The role provides supplemental staffing across weekdays, evenings, weekends, and vacation coverage with an average of many hours per week and potential expansion to other IU Health locations.

Requires Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility, ASHP PGY1/PGY2 residency may be required, and 0-3 years of relevant experience. Travel to facilities and weekend rotations may be needed.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Indiana is required or eligible.
• ASHP-accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy before 2006.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental staffing for weekdays, evenings, weekends, and vacation coverage.
• Ensure safety and effectiveness of the medication use process and dispense medications as prescribed.
• Monitor therapy and collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain medication security and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Indiana licensure eligibility

ASHP PGY1/PGY2 residency

0-3 years experience

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description:

This is a PRN Retail Pharmacist position located at Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. This Pharmacist will provide supplemental staffing for various weekdays, evenings, weekends, and vacation coverage. Current average hours per week is 16 with a possibility to expand in the future. Opportunities exist for more hours if willing to staff at other IU Health pharmacy locations.

Provides comprehensive, value-based medication-related care to achieve definite outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Acts in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in the shared responsibility for patient medication therapy outcomes. Key job duties may consist of ensuring safety and effectiveness of the medication use process, processing and dispensing medications per order or prescription, medication therapy monitoring, regulatory compliance, maintaining oversight over pharmacist extenders, maintaining the security of medications, and protecting the confidentiality of patient information. Provides medication information support for medical and nursing staff, ensuring continuity of care, and identifies potential challenges and intervenes, if necessary, to medication-related issues.

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Board certification or other specialized training may be required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
• May require travel to IU Health facilities.
• May require weekend rotations.