Outpatient Pharmacist - Full Time 80HRs/Pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

Outpatient Pharmacist - Full Time 80HRs/Pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital

The Pharmacist is a professional member of the health care team responsible for "Assuring Safe Medication Use". Dispenses medication in response to a physician's prescription exercising professional judgment in accordance with established policies, procedures, standards, and government regulations to ensure appropriate drug therapy for optimal patient care. The Pharmacist counsels, assists, and educates physicians, nurses, and the community on appropriate medication use, doses, side effects, and precautions. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required. Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the state of Michigan required; must complete required number of hours of continuing education for re-licensure every two years. Basic word processing skills and able to operate hospital programs used in the Pharmacy Work which produces very high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g. CRT work between 70 and 90 percent of the time, and work involving extremely close tolerances and considerable hand/eye coordination for sustained periods of time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Reviews, interprets, and fills prescriptions. Consults patient drug profile for allergies or drug interactions, refill status, and pricing. Ensures that proper type and dosage of drug is prepared and dispensed; ensures that prescription is complete and that route of administration is appropriate. Verifies orders with physicians as necessary and notifies them of potential problems with drug dosages, allergies, or contraindications. Provides technical/clinical information and troubleshoots problem situations on drugs, dosages, contraindications, and so forth to physicians, nurses, other healthcare employees, and to the community. Records all patient prescription data on patient profile; updates profile with additional orders, allergic reactions, and diagnoses. Identifies any apparent conflicts within the patient's profile or drug therapy program. Maintains an up to date knowledge of developments and advances in the pharmacy field; fulfills continuing education requirements in order to maintain licensure. Maintains work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. Maintains complete and accurate records of drugs dispensed, and maintains records of narcotic drugs in accordance with hospital and regulatory requirements. Answers the phone, takes prescriptions, and provides general information and specific patient data as appropriate. Assists with general operation of the department; orders and receives medications, resolves problems with equipment, restocks medicines, and participates in special projects. Participates in drug utilization reviews and quality assurance activities. Supervision of all activities of pharmacy employees as they relate to the practice of pharmacy including purchasing, storage, compounding, repackaging, dispensing and distribution of drugs and devices.

Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.