Pharmacist, Healthcare

Position Summary

Under the Director of Pharmacy’s supervision, the Pharmacist will oversee all operations related to the pharmacy, ensuring compliance with all applicable DNV, state, and federal guidelines.

• Demonstrates ability to work with the Administration team and nursing staff effectively.
• Able to perform all duties as described in the Pharmacy Technician job description.
• Documents activities, interventions, and processes.
• Communicates with physicians to facilitate the use of formulary.
• Follows automatic therapeutic substitution protocols.
• Follows IV to PO/PT conversion protocols.
• Conducts patient education and documents conversations.
• Collaborates with a physician to obtain lower-cost medication substitutions that may impact the cost.
• Reads and interprets physician orders.
• Communicates drug‑related information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff verbally and in writing.
• Processes orders, prepares dispense, and monitors the use and administration of medication therapies in the hospital as required by applicable laws and regulations and in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
• Provides orientation, competency assessment, and ongoing educational needs of department and hospital staff related to medication therapy.
• Maintains a clean, organized pharmacy at all times.
• Actively participates in PI by presenting ideas to improve services and efficiencies.
• Provides on‑call coverage after hours or at times other than scheduled shifts.
• Communicates effectively with professional colleagues and vendors.
• Enters new nursing personnel into Pyxis appropriately.
• Resolves areas of concern or conflict with patients’ families, co‑workers, or external customers in a professional, proactive and courteous manner.
• Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to the pharmacy.
• Orients and trains department employees and nursing staff to achieve and maintain high standards of care.
• Provides educational in‑services to clinical staff.
• Ensures pharmacy staff remains in compliance with hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Participates in monthly staff meetings to ensure appropriate information is reported and communicated.

• Graduate from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Prefer an advanced degree in a related field and/or completion of an accredited hospital pharmacy residency.

• Must be knowledgeable of DNV, CMS requirements, and state regulatory requirements.

• Current license as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of practice.
• IV Certification.

Embody GOPTIC Core Values:
Genuineness, Ownership, Positivity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Compassion. The candidate must be a self‑starter with critical thinking and teaching skills, maintain a positive attitude toward all team members, patients, and visitors, and be a positive supporter of company and facility policies and procedures.

• Standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting to transfer patients daily.
• Use of arm, leg, and back muscles frequently for extended periods and regularly involves both hands and legs.
• Regular work with equipment and movable parts.
• Work with hands in water and occasionally with or near chemicals.
• Ability to continuously deal effectively with stress created by residents, multiple tasks, noises, interruptions, and work cooperatively as part of the health care team while maintaining a pleasant attitude.

• Must be knowledgeable of and practice infection control techniques and standards (universal precautions) at all times.
• Must be screened for tuberculosis at the time of hire and on an annual basis thereafter.