CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACIST I

General Summary / Responsibilities

Department:

Shift: 11am-9:30pm, with 3rd shift coverage

Status: Full Time / 80 hours per pay period

Facility: Upper Valley Medical Center

Under the supervision of Pharmacy Leadership and according to standard procedures; compounds and dispenses medications and provides pharmaceutical care upon receiving provider orders; performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of all departmental services and programs; responsible for medication dosing and monitoring by provider referral; active participant in codes; supervises interns and technicians in all work areas assigned; participates in training pharmacy students and technicians; participates in clinical research protocols and drug therapy research activities.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree
• Type of degree: B.S.Pharm from an accredited college of pharmacy is required
• Area of study or major: Pharmacy
• Preferred educational qualifications: PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy
• Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Ohio pharmacist licensure in good standing or eligible for licensure with the State of Ohio
• ACLS obtained within 90 days of hire

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
• Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A
• Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/lA
• Preferred experience: Greater than or equal to a six month hospital pharmacy internship or hospital experience as a pharmacist.
• Other experience requirements: Exclusive retail experience - greater than 5 years discouraged; greater than 10 years disqualifies candidate

Knowledge / Skills

• Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills
• Ability to read and write printed material in English
• Ability to effectively perform patient interviews and medication counseling
• Ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as a team
• Proficient with aseptic technique when utilizing both horizontal and vertical flow hoods
• Must be customer-service oriented
• Proficiency with computer keyboard operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software
• Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers