Inpatient Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Careers with Purpose

Our organization, recognized as the largest rural health system in the United States, is committed to enhancing the healthcare experience and ensuring access to top-tier medical services in the heart of America.

• Location: Marshfield, WI
• Address: 611 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
• Shift: 8 Hours - Rotating Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Weekly Hours: 40.00
• Salary Range: $61.00 - $87.50
• Pay Information: Eligible for a sign-on bonus for new hires!

The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions to ensure their accuracy, determining necessary ingredients, and assessing their appropriateness. This role involves providing guidance and information on drug interactions, side effects, dosages, and proper medication storage. In a retail or community pharmacy environment, the Pharmacist interprets and dispenses both prescription and over-the-counter medications to patients. They actively address prescription-related concerns and offer advice to healthcare providers regarding medication selection, dosage, interactions, and potential side effects.

Additionally, the Pharmacist counsels patients on their prescriptions, covering aspects such as proper administration, possible side effects, expected outcomes, storage, and any other inquiries from the patient. Monitoring patient health and progress in relation to drug therapy is also a key responsibility. The role requires adaptability to new technologies as the pharmacy profession evolves. Furthermore, the Pharmacist provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy staff and support personnel.

In a medical center or institutional context, the Pharmacist interprets provider orders, offers drug information, assists in problem-solving, and delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities may include unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating electronic medical records, compounding, and managing automated dispensing devices. The Pharmacist assesses the pharmaceutical needs of patients across various age groups, including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Compliance with established regulations and standards governing pharmacy practice is essential. The role may also involve acting as a shift supervisor under the guidance of department managers. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to learn and apply new technologies as the field progresses.

Pharmacy services may encompass areas such as acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. Responsibilities may include decentralized clinical functions like direct patient interaction, interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, and accurate medication list collection, as well as centralized clinical functions such as medication dispensing and overseeing IV room operations.

• For Retail/Community Pharmacy: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with comprehensive knowledge of drugs and their effects, as well as familiarity with state and local regulations.
• For Medical Center/Institutional Setting: Must also be a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with similar knowledge requirements. Hospital experience or completion of a residency is preferred.
• Licensure: Must hold a valid license in good standing from the State Board of Pharmacy in the relevant state(s) and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required for the position.

Our organization offers a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees. Depending on qualifications, benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time-off policy to support a healthy work-life balance

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. If you require assistance with your online application due to a disability, please reach out for support.

Our organization maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Acceptance of an offer will necessitate a drug screening and pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Job Function: Allied Health

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