Staff Pharmacist - PRN (In-Patient Pharmacy)

Job Details

Job Location: Angola, IN 46703

Position Type: Part Time

Job Shift: Day

Department

Pharmacy – In‑Patient

Job Title

Staff Pharmacist

Shift

PRN, Part‑time (as needed), with one weekend rotation per four weeks

Summary / Objective

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for accurate identification, preparation, and distribution of drugs; monitoring patient drug therapies; and providing pharmaceutical care to patients served. The pharmacist supervises and directs ancillary personnel such as technicians and interns. In the absence of the Pharmacy Director or Assistant Pharmacy Director, the pharmacist may assume essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Pharmacy Director.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost‑effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Maintains competency required for current job title/position.

Qualifications

• Experience as a hospital pharmacist for one year, or residency preferred, but not required.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with physicians, medical center personnel, and patients.
• Analytical skills necessary to determine drug appropriateness and evaluate drug interactions.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when reading and interpreting physician orders and related materials.
• Ability to prepare and dispense medications in accordance with established hospital and departmental procedures.
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
• Active Indiana Pharmacist License required.
• Certifications: None.

Supervisor Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for pharmacy support staff in the absence of the Director or Assistant Director of Pharmacy.