Pharmacist | Charleston, West Virginia

Job Description

Job Description

An opportunity is available for a licensed Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services within a 32-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) specializing in critical illness recovery. The role demands expertise in medication distribution, sterile product preparation, clinical pharmacy, medication reconciliation, patient counseling, and adherence to regulatory standards in an inpatient setting.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct thorough medication reconciliation to establish accurate prior-to-admission medication lists using diverse sources.
• Deliver discharge medication counseling to patients and their families.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, allergic responses, and appropriate dosing.
• Provide clinical recommendations and consultation to healthcare providers.
• Engage in antimicrobial stewardship by interpreting culture results and advising on infection treatments.
• Perform pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation dosing and monitoring.
• Participate in medication-use review, quality assurance, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee activities.
• Manage pharmacy operations including inventory control, preparation and verification of medications, controlled substance accountability, emergency medication management, and compliance with pharmacy laws and accreditation standards.
• Support staff education and training, serve as a resource, and promote interdepartmental communication and quality improvement.
• Maintain a safe and compliant pharmacy environment in line with facility safety policies.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active pharmacist license valid for assignment.
• Preferred background in hospital or inpatient pharmacy.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Experience in medication reconciliation and discharge medication list preparation.
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship principles.
• Expertise in pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation dosing/monitoring.
• Capability to work independently in a fast-paced LTACH setting.

Location: Charleston, WV

This position is offered as a contract assignment.

Pharmacists who possess a blend of clinical acumen and operational expertise, particularly in LTACH settings, and who thrive in dynamic healthcare environments are encouraged to apply. Submit your application to explore this rewarding role supporting critical care patient recovery.

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