Description

Carson City, NV | Full Time US:NV:Carson City Pharmacy

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5^th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

Provides patient care consistent with the Mission and Vision of the pharmacy department and hospital that includes all areas of pharmacy practice related to specific job assignments. The Pharmacist must accept personal responsibility and accountability for the patient’s outcomes. Must utilize effective problem solving skills as appropriate. Conveys enthusiasm and sincerity and promotes Carson Tahoe Health and its services in a positive manner to all customers and co-workers. Must be flexible to change and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Coordinates work flow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment. Works with and precepts students/interns as assigned. Provides oversight for technical staff as assigned/necessary. May be involved in organization committees.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates medication therapy of patients and makes recommendations to physicians to provide the best possible therapy for the patient in the most efficient manner. 
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age. 
• Dispenses medications. 
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians in unit dosage, intravenous admixture and prescription preparation/distribution and provides general oversight as assigned to pharmacy operations. 
• Responsible for data collection, adverse drug reaction reporting, drug utilization evaluation, quality assurance audits, and inventory control. 
• Demonstrates competency levels in all aspects of the applicable pharmacist role. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of drug therapy protocols and patient management on these protocols. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles in drug dosing. 
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapy for patients. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy 
• Current Pharmacist license in Nevada or eligible to obtain 

• Hospital pharmacy and sterile compounding experience

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription