Pharmacist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

Job description

Pharmacist - Inpatient - Lorain Hospital

nShift/Schedule

nnnFull Time - Scheduled for 40 Weekly Hours

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nnShift Times - Nights

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nn7 On 7 Off Schedule

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n nPrimary Function/General Purpose of Position

nThe Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Pharmacist maintains established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives.

nEssential Job Functions

nnn​ Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

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nnEnsure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations

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nnOversee distributive functions of the pharmacy department to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients/staff

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nnOversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities based on department need

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nnMaintain responsibility and accountability for the security of pharmacy inventory based on department need

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nnIdentify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes

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nnPerform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance

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nnWork collaboratively and effectively to communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders

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nnParticipate in departmental medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need

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nnMust be able to travel between locations, as needed.

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n nThis document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

nLicensing/Certification

nMaintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)

nEducation

nnnGraduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)

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nnAdvanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

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n nWork Experience

nnnExperience in field of pharmacy practice (required)

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nnOne year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)

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n nTraining

nExhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

nPatient Population

nnnDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

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nnDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

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nnNeonates (0-4 weeks)

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nnInfant (1-12 months)

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nnPediatrics (1-12 years)

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nnAdolescents (13-17 years)

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nnAdults (18-64 years)

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nnGeriatrics (65 years and older)

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n nWorking Conditions

nnnPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

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nnGeneral office environment.

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nnMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

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nnMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

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nnMay have periods of constant interruptions.

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nnMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

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nnRequired to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

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nnProlonged periods of working alone.

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n n*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

nSkills

nnnPrepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements

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nnHandle hazardous drugs

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nnKnowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation

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nnComputer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases

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nnCore knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost

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nnRegulatory compliance

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nnDevelop SMART goals and objectives

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nnProvide medication education

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nnTeamwork

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nnAttention to detail

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nnCritical thinking

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nnCustomer service for internal and external customers

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nnCommunication

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nnCoaching and mentoring

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nnOrganization

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nnStress management

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n nAs a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

nWhat we offer

nnnCompetitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

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nnMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

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nnPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

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nnTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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n nBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

nAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at

Worksite address

lorain, OH, 44053, US

Who can apply

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