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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost

effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as

promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Pharmacist maintains

established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives.

Essential Functions

Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations

Oversee distributive functions of the pharmacy department to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients/staff

Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities based on department need

Maintain responsibility and accountability for the security of pharmacy inventory based on department need

Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes

Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance

Work collaboratively and effectively to communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders

Participate in departmental medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a Joint Commission requirement. Also, select the age of the patient population served:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

X Neonates (0-4 weeks)

X Adolescents (13-17 years)

X Infant (1-12 months)

X Adults (18-64 years).

X Pediatrics (1-12 years)

X Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications

Required Minimum Education:

4 year/ Bachelors Degree

Specialty/Major

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy

Preferred Education

Specialty/Major

Advanced pharmacy degree or residency

Licensing/ Certification

Licensure/Certification Required

Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing

Licensure/Certification Preferred

Valid state drivers license

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

Experience in field of practice

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Exhibit proficient use of all required computer hardware and software

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

One year of experience in field of practice

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com