Staff Pharmacist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.

2. Must possess current license to practice pharmacy in West Virginia or be license eligible. Licensure must be completed within 90 days of hire. If licensure is not obtained within 90 days of start date, associate will be notified that they will be released from their employment.

3. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.

4. West Virginia state criminal background check, and federal, if applicable, required for DHHR regulated area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Residency training OR Three years of pharmacist experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.

2. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

3. Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient's medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.

4. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.

5. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.

6. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

7. Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.

8. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.

9. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.

10. Dispenses medications from the provider's order.

11. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.

12. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.

13. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.

14. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals.

15. Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.

16. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.

17. Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.

18. Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement and research activities of the department.

19. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.

20. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.

21. Participates in medication use evaluations, quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

22. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.

23. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.

24. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Time management skills

2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills

3. Teamwork skills

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.