MustHaves
- WV licensed Pharmacist
- Graduate of accredited College of Pharmacy
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Job Description
Position Summary:
- Assists Director of Pharmacy in his/her duties. Supports the compounding dispensing ordering and proper storage of pharmaceuticals.
- Assists in maintaining adequate levels of drugs through proper inventory control procedures. Directs the work of technical staff in a competent manner.
- Assists in medication monitoring functions of the Medical Staff as define by its bylaws TJC and Medicare conditions of participation.
- Facilitates the development implementation and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of appropriate safe and costeffective drug therapies.
- Monitors and provides drug therapies for the newborn adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
- Provides staff development and education to fellow colleagues nursing staff and medical staff as needed.
- Participates in Medication Usage Evaluations ADR program and formulary management.
- Develops and maintains a good working relationship with the medical staff and other hospital personnel.
- Establishes and maintains a system of record keeping accountability and documentation with the current applicable local state and federal statures regarding the practice of pharmacy.
Essential Functions: - Ensures safe appropriate costeffective medication therapies for patients according to established policies procedures and protocols.
- Provides education and information on pharmaceutical care and drug therapy.
- Coordinates Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
- Participates and coordinates pharmacy role in Infection Control and Antibiotic Stewardship activities.
- Reviews clinical activities of the pharmacy
- Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
- Participates in all clinical activities in a competent and professional manner.
- Assists the Director with the training and orientation of new employees and pharmacy technicians.
- Assists with patient charging and inventory control activities under the supervision of the Director.
- Assists the director with Quality Assurance and Drug Use Evaluation activities.
- Performs other duties related to the practice of pharmacy.
- Reports to: Pharmacy Director
Qualifications External Minimum Education - Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy Program Required
- Doctor of Pharmacy Preferred
Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Licenses - West Virginia United States Pharmacist
- Current licensure in the State of WV