Position: Inpatient Pharmacist Night Lead - Burlington, VT - $125,000 - $188,000

Position: Inpatient Pharmacist Night Lead

Location: Burlington, VT 

Compensation: $125,000 - $188,000

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our Clinical Staff Pharmacists are an integrated part of the multidisciplinary care team, serving as a resource for antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and optimized pharmaceutical dosing. They assist with medication histories, monitor patients drug therapies and provide drug information. Clinical Staff Pharmacists provide pharmacy services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff by interpreting and evaluating the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions. They integrate core clinical pharmacy knowledge, dispensing and order review activities. Individuals will be expected to perform core clinical activities including order verification, pharmacokinetics, IV to PO, therapeutic interchange, and other as required. These pharmacists work closely with support staff, providing direction as needed. In the absence of a leader, a clinical pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of a leader.

The inpatient pharmacy operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The majority of our Clinical Staff Pharmacists work variable shifts, all rotate through weekends and holidays. A few, including the Pharmacist Night Lead, work full time night shifts.

Patient populations serviced include oncology, surgery, medicine, cardiology, pediatrics, adult and pediatric critical care, peri-operative, psychology, same day infusions, renal and rehabilitation.

Our Pharmacist Night Lead works onsite as part of a team of two pharmacists during the overnight hours to support inpatient pharmacy services as listed above.

EDUCATION:

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (preferred) or Bachelor of Science Degree from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy required. ASHP accredited Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience preferred. Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Vermont required.

EXPERIENCE:

Two years clinical pharmacist experience in a health system preferred.

Integrated Pharmacist, PGY 1 - Houston, TX - $133,500 - $142,500

Integrated Pharmacist, PGY 1

Houston, TX

$133,500 - $142,500

Job Description

We seek an Integrated Pharmacist to join our NICU pharmacy team. Related Pediatrics-Critical Care experience is required and must have a PGY1 Residency minimum to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy

·         Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas; Pharmacy Sterile Product certification through an in-house program or other accredited program is required if incumbent compounds sterile products.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

·         Two (2) years of experience as a hospital Pharmacist (or at discretion of System Executive, System Pharmacy) with knowledge of the unit dose medication and I.V. admixture processes

·         Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results.

Principal Accountabilities

·         Fills and labels prescriptions, and provides drug-related information and education for in-patients, out-patients, hospital employees and medical staff.

·         Dispenses controlled substances and maintains appropriate inventory records.

·         Supervises the activities of the pharmacy technical staff and Mentors or trains pharmacists, pharmacy students or residents.

·         Participates in the Medication Use Evaluation Program and the Process Improvement Program.

·         Maintains medication profiles, reviews profiles for drug related problems, and provides consultation on drug research.

·         Maintains the scheduling and preparation of I.V. solutions and additives.

·         Initiates reports of medication errors or adverse drug interactions.

·         Assumes full responsibility for department management in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager or Lead Pharmacist.

·         Works with other professionals to generate newsletters. Drafts policies or procedures for review by Pharmacy Director.

·         Performs clinical interventions, which may include medication profile review, IV to oral conversion, renal dosing adjustment, antimicrobial streamlining, patient counseling, obtaining medication histories, vancomycin/aminoglycoside dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.

·         Documents clinical interventions.

·         Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

·         Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.

·         Other duties as assigned.

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Director of Pharmacy - Beckley, WV - $115,000 - $173,000

Director of Pharmacy

Beckley, WV

$115,000 - $173,000

Job Description

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We are a 300-bed facility caring for nearly 13,000 patients each year with over 50,000 being treated in our emergency room. We offer a wide range of surgical services as well as specialty programs including Cardiac CTA, Digital Mammography, and Trauma Services.

Where We Are:

Beckley is an ideal place to live and boasts many scenic, cultural, and recreational opportunities. From restaurants and breweries to art galleries and unique attractions, Beckley is an outdoor playground with something for all tastes.

Why Choose Us:

·           Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

·           Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

·           Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

·           Educational assistance and tuition assistance for qualified applicants

·           Professional development opportunities and CE assistance

·           And much more…

EEOC Statement:

We are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Essential Job Functions

·           Provides strategic leadership for all financial, operational, clinical, and regulatory duties of the Pharmacy Department.

·           Creates, implements, and maintains all Pharmacy Departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and general workflows for overall pharmacy operations to ensure all regulatory and accreditation compliance.

·           Ensures compliance with USP 797, 795, and 800 standards for West Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s compounding regulations.

·           Ensures that budgets and schedules are within company requirements with significant organizational responsibility for the overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, expense priority management, and the recommendation and implementation of current practices.

·           Provides leadership, guidance, and coaching to all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce.

·           Collaborates with employees in the establishment of clear and concise development plans to ensure succession planning and the advancement of future leaders within the organization.

·           Oversees pharmacy staffing and management of 24/7 pharmacy services.

·           Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams that support patient care.

·           Establishes Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Monitors and reports on the pharmacy’s operational performance.

·           Ensures proper oversight of drug diversion prevention policies and procedures

·           Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of all clinical pharmacy services.

·           Supervises medication dispensing, ordering, and storage to provide leading practices inventory management services.

·           Maintains formularies, pharmaceutical information, information systems, and references.

·           Establishes and maintains a system of record keeping, accountability, and documentation with the current applicable local, state, and federal statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy.

 Reports to: Vice President/Chief Operating Officer

Minimum Education

·           Graduate of a college of pharmacy

·           Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) (Required)

Required Skills

·        Excellent written and oral communications skills, required.

·        Microsoft Office skills preferred

·        MediTech skills preferred

·        Omnicell skills preferred

Required Licenses

 [West Virginia, United States] Pharmacist

 Current Pharmacist licensure in the State of West Virginia,

Minimum Work Experience

·        Five years of experience acute care hospital experience is required.

·        Three years as an acute care hospital Director of Pharmacy is required.

·        Joint Commission Accreditation experience is required.

·        USP 795, 797, and 800 experience required.

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