Staff Pharmacist PRN

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 78,964 - 126,339; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Colleague Wellness

Job summary

Memorial Health in Decatur, Illinois is seeking a qualified staff pharmacist. The role includes monitoring patient drug therapies, dispensing medications, and providing drug information. Candidates must be graduates of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and hold a pharmacist license in Illinois. The position also offers a competitive pay rate of USD $57.32/hr, with the maximum rate reaching USD $91.71/hr. Additional benefits include Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and Colleague Wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Preferred: B.S degree with at least 2 years of direct patient care experience.
• Current pharmacist license in the State of Illinois or pending.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient drug therapies and dispense medications.
• Communicate with patients, families, and physicians about medication therapy.
• Manage operational workflow and respond to changing demands.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to continuous development

Patient care experience

Education

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

B.S degree

Job description

Overview

Staff pharmacists are responsible for monitoring all aspects of patient drug therapies, dispensing medications and providing drug information. As professionals, staff pharmacists serve as role models for all staff; in pharmacy practice as well as behavior. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Compensation: USD $57.32/hr. Max: USD $91.71/hr.

Schedule

PRN

Highlights & Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an ACPE‑accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Preferred: B.S degree with at least 2 years of direct patient care experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current pharmacist license in the State of Illinois or license pending with a valid Letter of Authorization to practice pharmacy in the State of Illinois required. (The maximum allowable time to practice in a license pending status under the Letter of Authorization is 60 days per licensing regulations.)
• Experience: Health system experience strongly preferred.
• Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates commitment to continuous development in pharmacy practice; demonstrates excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and demonstrates appropriate knowledge of changing pharmacy practice.
• Willing and able to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff to discuss issues related to medication therapy. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently to identify and appropriately resolve drug therapy problems.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while reviewing and verification of orders.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Ability to manage operational workflow, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing demands with minimal supervision.
• Serves as a role model for all staff through compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and with all Health System policies and Behavior Standards.
• Ability to use electronic drug information sources and other tertiary references to provide accurate, timely drug information upon request.
• Responsible for activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely, accurately, and safely and meet the intent of both state and federal laws.
• Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to all state and federal law requirements
• Counsels patients upon request
• Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart
• Commits to sharing their knowledge, skills, experience, and values in preparing the “next generation” of pharmacists
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling. Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.

Occupational Hazards

Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions. Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.