About this opportunity
Avera lists this Pharmacist opportunity in sioux falls, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Sioux Falls, SD
nFull time
nR-
nLocation:
nAvera McKennan Hospital
nWorker Type:
nRegular
nWork Shift:
nDay/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)
nPosition Highlights
nYou Belong at Avera
nBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
nA Brief Overview
nResponsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and economical use of medications for patients of all ages. This role involves preparing and dispensing prescriptions, advising healthcare professionals on drug therapies, monitoring patient medication regimens, and conducting patient education on drug use. The Pharmacist collaborates with medical staff to manage patient treatments, ensuring compliance with health system policies and regulatory requirements. Oversees the activities of pharmacy technical staff and interns. Additional responsibilities may include committee involvement, teaching, and participating in clinical research and continuing education to stay current with medical advancements.
nWhat you will do
nnnPerforms and evaluates functions related to pharmacy services such as preparing and dispensing medications.
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nnResponsible for data collection, adverse drug reaction reporting, drug utilization evaluation, quality assurance audits, and inventory control to ensure safe medication management.
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nnInterprets, processes, and monitors medication orders issued by providers for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness to provide safe, quality care.
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nnMonitors medication therapy including routine analysis of patient’s medication therapy, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures, as well as correlating these analyses with other clinicians responsible for the patient’s care to provide a continuum of safe and quality care.
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nnProvides medication information requested by providers and other healthcare individuals in a timely manner.
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nnCounsels patients on the proper usage, desired effects and potential adverse effects of medication ensuring patient satisfaction and understanding of medications.
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nnMentors students, interns, technicians, and others with developing career plans or professional development. This enables staff to strive for excellence and growth to provide the patient with optimal medication care plans.
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nnCoordinates and oversees work flow with other team members, including other pharmacists, residents, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
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nnMaintains a working knowledge in accordance with professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency policies, federal and state laws related to the practice of pharmacy, and organization policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies for safe medication delivery.
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nnRecognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.
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n nEssential Qualifications
nThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
nRequired Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
nnPharmacist - Board of Pharmacy An active license in the state of practice within 30 Days
n nPreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
nnBPS Certification - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Board Certified by Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (Refer to staff development plan for specific requirements) Upon Hire
n nExpectations and Standards
nnnCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
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nnPromote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
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nnUphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
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nnMaintain confidentiality.
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nnWork effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
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nnComply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
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n nBenefits You Need & Then Some
nAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
nnnPTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
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nnUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
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nnCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship
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n nAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or send an email to .
nAt Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.
nThe policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at .
nAdditional Notices:
nFor TTY, dial 711
nAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Worksite address
sioux falls, SD, 57102, US
Who can apply
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