Inpatient Pharmacist

Job Title: Inpatient Pharmacist

Location: Meeker, CO

Reports to: Pharmacy Director

FLSA Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Salary

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the safe, efficacious, and cost-effective use of drugs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and professional judgment.

• Reviews and assesses medication orders from authorized providers to identify, prevent, and resolve any potential and actual drug related issues.

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols to verify physician orders for medications.

• Makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.

• Contacts nurses and physicians for collaboration and communicates effectively when necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order to facilitate care.

• Provides recommendations on appropriate therapies or alternatives when appropriate including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing, renal/hepatic dosing, and antimicrobial stewardship.

• Assists in monitoring all aspects of clinical/pharmacy services and medication therapies by reviewing patients' profiles/charts to ensure safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drug therapy for all patients.

• Responds to emergency situations.

• Performs other operations/clinical functions or projects as assigned.

• Responds to drug information requests and makes clinical recommendations to health professionals and patients when requested.

• Actively engages in and contributes to the effective coordination of pharmacy operations in a critical access hospital.

• Maintains proficiency in hospital computer system and participates in the daily operations of the pharmacy and medication dispensing.

• Oversees pharmacy operations and supervises technician activities in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy to ensure compliance and to optimize efficiency and productivity within the pharmacy department.

• Maintains security of pharmacy and controlled substances.

• Manages controlled substances and inventory control and compliance including regular documentation and completion of checklists.

• Completes monthly unit inspections throughout facility.

• Assists the director in compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy and manages regulatory tasks related to maintaining the pharmacy's accreditation, narcotic control and inventory management.

• Assists the pharmacy director in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) preferred

• Current licensure by the CO Board of Pharmacy as a registered pharmacist

• Hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred

Skills and Expectations

• Kind and professional demeanor.

• Professional and well-groomed appearance at all times.

• Communicate positively and effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, family, and staff.

• Demonstrate effective organizational skills in an evolving environment.

• Work with honesty, compassion and integrity at all times.

• Understand and adhere to the scope of service for the department and this position.

• Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures.

• Understand and adhere to Code of Conduct.

• Adhere to the strictest confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.

• Demonstrate a commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working environment.

• Ability to remain calm and efficient in emergency situations.

• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Must be able to move and traverse about the facility 50% of the time.

• Frequently transport objects weighing up to 50lbs

• Occasionally position objects weighing up to 100lbs.

• Must be able to communicate and exchange information in a way others will understand.

• Must be able to recognize details such as color and depth within a few feet of the observer.

• Frequently operates computers, machinery, and other healthcare equipment.

• Constantly positions self to complete essential functions.

• May be required to wear N95s or PAPRs throughout the shift.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan with employer contribution.

• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

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