Memorial Health

Staff Pharmacist

Memorial Health  •  $30k/yr  •  Springfield, IL (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Min

USD $51.18/Yr.

Max

USD $81.89/Yr.

Staff pharmacists are responsible for monitoring all aspects of patient drug therapies, dispensing medications and providing drug information. As professionals, staff pharmacists serve as role models for all staff; in pharmacy practice as well as behavior. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager.

Schedule

Full Time, Evening Shift

2:30pm-11:00pm

Every 3rd Weekend

$30,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Contact me if interested at huff.erin@mhsil.com or schedule a call with me to discuss at

https://memorialhealthil.as.me/ErinHuff

Qualifications

Education:

  • Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required.
  • D. Preferred or a B.S degree with at least 2 years, direct patient care experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

  • Current pharmacist license in the State of Illinois or license pending with a valid Letter of Authorization to practice pharmacy in the State of Illinois required. (The maximum allowable time to practice in a license pending status under the Letter of Authorization is 60 days per licensing regulations.)

Experience:

  • Health system experience strongly preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Demonstrates commitment to continuous development in pharmacy practice
  • Demonstrates excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintains and demonstrates appropriate knowledge of changing pharmacy practice.
  • Willing and able to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff to discuss issues related to medication therapy. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work independently to identify and appropriately resolve drug therapy problems.
  • Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while reviewing and verification of orders.
  • Ability to manage operational workflow, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing demands with minimal supervision.
  • Serves as a role model for all staff through compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and with all Health System policies and Behavior Standards.
  • Ability to use electronic drug information sources and other tertiary references to provide accurate, timely drug information upon request.
  • Responsible for activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely, accurately, and safely and meet the intent of both state and federal laws.
  • Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to all state and federal law requirements
  • Counsels patients upon request
  • Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart
  • Commits to sharing their knowledge, skills, experience, and values in preparing the “next generation” of pharmacists
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling. Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.

    Occupational Hazards: Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions. Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

    The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

    Memorial Health

    About Memorial Health

    Memorial Health is one of the leading healthcare organizations in Illinois—a responsibility we are proud to uphold. Founded in 1897 to meet the expanding needs of our communities, we have assembled an ever-growing team and vast resources.

    Dedicated to unsurpassed excellence in care, education, and research, our community-based, not-for-profit corporation features a team of nearly 10,000 strong throughout eight state-of-the-art affiliates offering a broad array of vital services. Yet what matters equally is the size of our heart. Our ambitions. And our potential to do bigger and better things.

    We’re achieving our goals by developing academic alliances with other respected institutions, including the BJC HealthCare Collaborative and the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. By earning important credentials and accreditations. By making a real investment in employee development. And by building upon our reputation for excellence on the regional level, with the goal of realizing national prominence.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Springfield, IL
    Year Founded
    Unknown
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