Registered Pharmacist- Inpatient Pharmacy

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH is seeking a Registered Pharmacist to distribute medications and supplies under supervision, collaborate with physicians, and educate patients and families to optimize drug therapy.

The role includes dispensing and verifying orders, intervening to optimize therapy, and supervising Pharmacy Technicians, students, interns and externs; hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (5 year) required
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) preferred
• OH license required
• Graduate Pharmacists may be hired awaiting license
• BLS required (if assigned to Anticoagulation Clinic only)

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies according to accepted standards of practice to fill written prescriptions issued by qualified prescribers.
• Checks the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications dispensed.
• Intervenes clinically with the physician when necessary and appropriate to optimize drug therapy.
• Maintains accurate and appropriate patient profiling and charging records for all inpatient and non-inpatient medication orders.
• Follows accepted standards of practice and adheres to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of SOMC and Pharmacy Services.
• Serves as a drug information source for patients, physicians, nursing personnel, hospital staff, visitors and the community.
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy with certain assigned reports or projects.
• Maintains a level of professional competency and remains current in the field of pharmacy.
• Assigns, teaches, supervises, and monitors the work of Pharmacy Technicians, students, interns and externs.
• For clinical pharmacists, the pharmacist must serve as a preceptor for 2 students in a calendar year. (as it applies)
• For clinical pharmacists, the pharmacist must present one clinical and one anticoagulation update in a calendar year. (as it applies)

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication safety

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (5-year)

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) preferred

Job description

Department: Pharmacy

Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager. The primary job function of the Registered Pharmacist is to distribute medications and supplies according to departmental procedures with the assistance of pharmacy technicians. Collaborates with physicians and other hospital staff on medication related matters. Educates patients and their families to optimize drug therapy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (5 year) is required
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) is also preferred

Licensure

• Pharmacy(OH) license required
• Graduate Pharmacists may also be hired awaiting license
• BLS required (if assigned to Anticoagulation Clinic only)

Experience

• Previous hospital experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

1. Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies according to accepted standards of practice to fill written prescriptions issued by qualified prescribers.
2. Checks the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications dispensed.
3. Intervenes clinically with the physician when necessary and appropriate to optimize drug therapy.
4. Maintains accurate and appropriate patient profiling and charging records for all inpatient and non-inpatient medication orders.
5. Follows accepted standards of practice and adheres to federal, state, and local regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of SOMC and Pharmacy Services.
6. Serves as a drug information source for patients, physicians, nursing personnel, hospital staff, visitors and the community.
7. Assists the Director of Pharmacy with certain assigned reports or projects.
8. Maintains a level of professional competency and remains current in the field of pharmacy.
9. Assigns, teaches, supervises, and monitors the work of Pharmacy Technicians, students, interns and externs.
10. For clinical pharmacists, the pharmacist must serve as a preceptor for 2 students in a calendar year. (as it applies)
11. For clinical pharmacists, the pharmacist must present one clinical and one anticoagulation update in a calendar year. (as it applies)

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.