Registered Pharmacist- South Campus Pharmacy

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Registered Pharmacist for South Campus Pharmacy in Portsmouth, Ohio. This full-time position involves distributing medications and collaborating with medical staff to optimize drug therapy. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, a valid Pharmacy(OH) license, and preferably previous hospital experience.

The role also includes supervising Pharmacy Technicians and providing education to patients about their medications. Opportunities for growth and professional competence maintain a high standard in pharmacy practice.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy(OH) license required.
• Graduate Pharmacists may be hired awaiting license.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Distribute medications and supplies according to departmental procedures.
• Collaborate with medical staff on medication-related matters.
• Teach and monitor the work of Pharmacy Technicians.

Skills

Hospital experience

Patient education

Drug therapy optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D)

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department

South Campus Pharmacy

Shift

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

• 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
• Pharmacy(OH) license required
• Graduate Pharmacists may also be hired awaiting license
• BLS within 90 days of hire required
• 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)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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