What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist (PRN) position at Bath Community Hospital?
Job Title: Pharmacist (Retail and/or Hospital Settings) Reports to: Director of Pharmacy Job Type: PRN Job Summary:
The Pharmacist is responsible for interpreting and verifying prescriptions, compounding medications, and ensuring accurate dispensing in both retail and hospital environments. The role includes patient and medical personnel interaction, compliance with safety standards, and the ability to handle complex pharmacy tasks in both settings. Key Responsibilities: Retail Pharmacy Duties:
Frequent standing, walking, and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform various repetitive motions (e.g., entering data, preparing medications). Work Environment:
Primarily indoors in both retail and hospital settings. Exposure to various environmental conditions such as chemical hazards, biological materials, and temperature fluctuations. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
The Pharmacist is responsible for interpreting and verifying prescriptions, compounding medications, and ensuring accurate dispensing in both retail and hospital environments. The role includes patient and medical personnel interaction, compliance with safety standards, and the ability to handle complex pharmacy tasks in both settings. Key Responsibilities: Retail Pharmacy Duties:
- Input and verify prescriptions.
- Manage insurance-related issues.
- Contact providers to resolve prescription-related queries.
- Transfer prescriptions between pharmacies.
- Oversee pharmacy personnel and daily operations.
- Administer vaccinations (must have authorization to do so).
- Verify prescriptions and ensure renal dosing accuracy.
- Dose vancomycin and other critical medications.
- Communicate and collaborate with providers and nursing staff.
- Operate Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs).
- Check and maintain various kits and trays.
- Prepare sterile IVs in a compounding aseptic isolator.
- Assist in the Emergency Room with order entry or medication retrieval from ADMs.
- Provide drug information to medical personnel and patients.
- Comfortable in both retail and hospital settings.
- Familiarity with Meditech Expanse (hospital) and ComputeRx (retail) preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge and ability to work with automated pharmacy systems.
- Knowledge and training in HIPAA and infection control guidelines.
- Ability to supervise support personnel.
- Excellent communication skills with patients and healthcare providers.
- Willingness to train and adapt to new systems and protocols.
- Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
- Current Pharmacist licensure in the State of Virginia.
- Authorized to administer vaccinations.
- Ability to provide pharmaceutical care across all age groups.
Frequent standing, walking, and lifting. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform various repetitive motions (e.g., entering data, preparing medications). Work Environment:
Primarily indoors in both retail and hospital settings. Exposure to various environmental conditions such as chemical hazards, biological materials, and temperature fluctuations. Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
