Pharmacist PRN

Pharmacist PRN

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Pharmacist PRN today with TriCities Hospital.

The typical wage range of candidates hired is 47.53 - 71.29 per hour. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

1. Manage systems for storage, preparation and dispensing of medicinal agents using appropriate techniques and following the health systems policies; effectively supervise technical personnel who may be involved in these processes. Evaluate medication orders, accurately and safely, compounding medications in acceptable dosage forms, appropriately package and dispense pre-manufactured dosage forms. Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law. Collaborates with all individuals involved in the medication use process, when appropriate. Responsible for planning, organizing, networking, completing and improving the work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available personnel.
2. Maintains knowledge pertaining to facility utilization of automated dispensing processes including the use of automated dispensing cabinets, over wrap packaging, and bar coding within the facility.
3. Provide education or in-service on rational medication therapy and medication procedures effectively to healthcare professionals, students, patients, and the public when requested.
4. Retrieve, analyze, evaluate and interpret scientific literature in order to provide accurate, concise, applicable, and timely drug information response to healthcare professionals. Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.
5. Design, implement, monitor, evaluate, and intervene in patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective, safe and economical patient care. Apply clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic data to design effective, safe and economical therapeutic medication regimens. Detect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner.
6. Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational medication therapy selection. Recommends evidence-based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans.
7. Participates in implementing goals, objectives, and policy and procedures of the pharmacy department and the facility. Effectively supports management. Demonstrates the values and behaviors of the organization.
8. Effectively manages own professional practice including time and space; professional ethics; continued education; attendance punctuality; and customer focus. Performs other duties as assigned, including fulfilling additional pharmacy staffing hours when necessary.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or scheduled.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy at a College/University - Required

• Experience using computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheet software, and pharmacy information systems - Required

Pharmacist - must be licensed in VA by examination or reciprocity

TriCities Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited.

At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.