Pharmacist

HCA Solutions is seeking Pharmacists to provide pharmacy services at the VA Salt Lake City Healthcare System (SLCVAHCS), located at The George E. Wahlen Medical Center, 500 S Foothill Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84148! This is a full-time W-2 position offering long-term placement , health benefits , and paid time off . Monday–Friday, daylight schedule. Role description Processing and dispensing of discharge and emergency room prescriptions. Outpatient services will be located in the outpatient pharmacy and include services on several different shift schedules designed for coverage during the outpatient pharmacy hours of operation. Drug distribution. Prescription Verification and distribution. Unit dose medication preparation, verification, and dispense. Controlled substance dispensing. USP 797 compliance for sterile compounding and IV room proficiency (IV admixture, TPN, Chemo, cytotoxic, or other compounding needs). Discharge Counseling and Patient Counseling. Adapting counseling information to the understanding of the customer. Pharmaceutical Care Services Monitoring of drug therapy. Providing Drug Information. Medication reconciliation skills Functions as a mid-level provider to design, implement, and monitor therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes through direct interactions with patients and providers in assigned areas. Orders, performs, reviews, and analyzes appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy. Follows up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy including changes in medication therapy, referral to primary care or specialty provider. Adjusts medication regimens based upon pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics data. Follows-Up with patients on lab or test results to discuss the plan of therapy, i.e., changes in medication therapy, monitoring, and additional testing requirements. Monitor and report drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, and patient compliance issues. Document findings per facility procedures. Actively participates in the VAADERS Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting system. Be a US Citizen Is a Pharmacy graduate from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) approved college or university pharmacy degree program. Have current and unrestricted Pharmacist and Pharmacist Controlled Substance license in good standing in a state, territory, commonwealth of the United State or the District of Columbia. Have a National Provider Identification (NPI) number. Have a NABP e-profile number. Be proficient in speaking, writing, and understand English. Be proficient in communicating with patients and staff in a professional manner. This includes customer service skills, phone skills, and medical record documentation skills. Be proficient in typing, keyboarding, and using office equipment. Display a cooperative attitude and effectively work in a team dynamic to implement the mission and goals of the VA organization mission and goals. Have the physical ability to lift, carry, and stock pharmacy supplies. This includes transport of supplies to wards, cache, or individual prescriptions to the dispensing window. Prescriptions may range from individual bags to cases of product or supplies up to 50 lbs. Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, and procure product from high or low shelving areas. Must be able to perform these duties while standing for their entire shift and maintain safe body mechanics especially while moving heavy items. Have experience in outpatient functions (including medication reconciliation and residency preceptor abilities). This would include but not be to: limited proficiency in drug distribution and control, pharmaceutical care services, pharmacy practice management. Minimum Qualifications Gain or have experience and technical proficiency in computer software systems and automation. This includes VISTA, CPRS, ScriptPro, Talyst, Microsoft Office, and other programs used by the pharmacy. Gain or have experience and technical proficiency in prepack label machine, automatic pill counting machine, unit dose packing sealer and machine, TPN mixer, hospital printers, and other auxiliary equipment. Pharmacy continuous quality improvement activities and program management activities. Adhere to VA codes of conduct such as dress code, use of electronic equipment, or other general expectations. Benefits 11 paid holidays 7 sick days 2 weeks PTO Medical/Dental/Vision 401k Paid STD/LTD HCA Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations or special need in order to complete the application process, please visit and click on “Email HCA”. #J-18808-Ljbffr