Pharmacist- Outpatient PRN

Overview

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• Dispenses drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical preparations as ordered by physicians.
• Provides pharmaceutical consultation with doctors or nurses when needed.
• Maintains initiative in questioning a prescription if necessary.
• Assists manager of Pharmacy in purchasing of drugs from vendors.
• Engages with sales representatives of various pharmaceutical companies when appropriate.
• Performs drug checks and inspections on various floors as required.
• Assists with IV admixture program by checking orders for completeness, accuracy, compatibilities and other technical guidance.
• May be delegated to attend some pharmacy-involved hospital meetings.
• Assists the manager with the Pharmacy Quality Assurance program and with floor inspection reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided:

• MD:
  Valid Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
• OH:
  Valid Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• PA:
  Valid Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
• WV:
  Valid Pharmacist license through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Experience:

• Experience in Hospital Pharmacy through internship or as registered Pharmacist.

• Walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

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.

• Knowledge of growth and development.
• Understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment.
• Understanding of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs.
• Knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan.
• Knowledge of the total care of patients, including palliative-focused care where appropriate.
• Familiarity with professional and commercial phases of Hospital Pharmacy and with State and Federal laws governing Pharmacy.
• Computer experience helpful.
• Demonstrates competency in patient care assessment for Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric populations.

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
• Shift: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
• Company: BMC Berkeley Medical Center
• Cost Center: 232 BMC Retail Pharmacy MCP
• Address: 2500 Hospital Drive, Martinsburg, West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, citizenship, past or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

All WVUHS employees and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.