PRN Staff Pharmacist

Good Samaritan; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospital in Indiana is seeking a pharmacist to interpret medication orders, supervise pharmacy staff, and provide drug information to professionals and patients. The role emphasizes patient safety, cost-effective medication use, and ongoing professional development.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy, licensed in Indiana or eligible for licensure, with hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree.
• Licensed in the State of Indiana or eligible for licensure.
• Hospital experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and enter medication orders and prescriptions, assessing for indications, allergies, duplications, dosages, and interactions.
• Supervise and assist pharmacy staff, and manage the Pharmacy in the absence of leadership.
• Provide drug information to health care professionals, patients, and the public.
• Maintain professional competency and clinical knowledge.
• Promote cost effective use of medications.
• Ensure the safe use of medications.
• Document interventions accurately and follow up on unresolved interventions.

Education

Pharmacy degree (B.S. or Pharm.D.)

Job description

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

1. Interpret and enter medication orders and prescriptions, assessing for indications, allergies, duplications, dosages, and interactions. Contacts prescriber on any problems and completes any required clinical documentation.
2. Supervise and serve as a resource person for pharmacy staff, manage the Pharmacy in the absence of the Director, Pharmacy Staff Development Supervisor, and Clinical Coordinator.
3. Provide drug information to health care professionals, patients, and the public
4. Professional competency and clinical knowledge is demonstrated and maintained
5. Works efficiently to make productive use of time and uses down periods for productive purposes
6. Promotes cost effective use of medications
7. Ensure the safe use of medications
8. Documents interventions accurately and completely and follows up on unresolved interventions.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Provide patient counseling when needed
2. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served
3. Performs and completes other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a B.S. or Pharm.D. degree. Must be licensed in the State of Indiana or eligible for licensure.
• Experience: Hospital experience is preferred but not required.

About Us

Why Choose Good Samaritan?

For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.