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.

Facility Information

• Location: Marsh Med Ctr
• City: 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!

Job Overview

The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions to ensure their accuracy, determining necessary ingredients, and assessing their appropriateness. This role involves providing guidance 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 administration, possible side effects, expected outcomes, storage, and any inquiries from the patient. Monitoring patient health and progress in relation to drug therapy is also a key responsibility. The ability to adapt to new technologies as the pharmacy field evolves is essential. 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 contributes to various aspects of pharmaceutical care. Responsibilities may include unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating electronic medical records, compounding, and managing automated dispensing systems. The Pharmacist assesses the pharmaceutical needs of patients across all age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Compliance with all relevant regulations and standards governing pharmacy practice is mandatory. They may also serve as a shift supervisor under the guidance of department managers. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to learn and implement new technologies as the profession progresses.

Pharmacy services within our organization 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, such as direct patient interaction, interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, patient counseling, and maintaining accurate medication lists. Centralized clinical functions may involve checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical operations of the IV room.

Qualifications

• 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 be a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with extensive knowledge of drugs and their effects, along with understanding state and local regulations. 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.

Benefits

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

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

We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. If you require accommodations during the application process, please reach out for assistance.

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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