Staff Pharmacist

Cabell Huntington Hospital; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Medical / Prescription plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Day One Medical / Prescription benefits

Wellness medical plan discount

Vacation and sick time

10 paid holidays

Employer funded retirement

Job summary

Cabell Huntington Hospital is seeking a Staff Pharmacist responsible for overseeing medication dispensing to inpatients and outpatients. This role includes supervision of pharmacy operations in the absence of the Director, education of patients on their medication use, and participation in clinical programs. Benefits include a generous medical plan, dental and vision insurance, vacation time, and a wellness discount. Competitive, market-based pay will be offered based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D or equivalent required.
• Experience in medication dispensing and pharmacy operations supervision.
• Strong communication skills for patient education.

Responsibilities

• Compose and dispense medications and supplies to inpatients and outpatients.
• Supervise pharmacy operations in absence of Director or Technician Supervisor.
• Educate patients on medication use and monitor administration.

Skills

Medication dispensing

Patient education

Pharmacy operations supervision

Education

Pharm.D or equivalent degree

Job description

Cabell Huntington Hospital (CHH) is a 303-bed teaching hospital for Marshall University Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing. CHH is a member of Marshall Health Network, Inc, a West Virginia not-for-profit academic health system committed to improving the health and well-being of over one million children and adults in 40 counties throughout West Virginia, southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky through understanding, respecting and meeting their needs.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to written procedures, the Staff Pharmacist composes and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies to Inpatients and outpatients upon receiving written prescription orders. This is accomplished by following established guidelines and procedures related to the unit dose method of dispensing, including IV admixtures. Assumes responsibility for supervision of pharmacy operations in absence of the Director, or Technician Supervisor. This includes assistance with the control of ordering, receiving, and storage of all pharmaceuticals within the department and the hospital. The pharmacist is also responsible for the dispensing of the following: 750 IV admixtures daily; 2,250 units of medications daily; 200 out-patient prescriptions. Additionally, the pharmacist is responsible for the education of patients on the use of their medications and monitoring of medication administration through profile reviews, as well as active participation in clinical programs.

Robust Benefits Package

• Generous Medical / Prescription plan ($100 deductible)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Day One Medical / Prescription benefits for full-time employees
• Wellness medical plan discount (up to $1,000 annually)
• Vacation and sick time
• 10 paid holidaysEmployer funded retirement

Competitive, Market-based Pay, Commensurate With Experience And Qualifications