West Virginia University Hospital, Inc
Community Pharmacist - Full-Time Opportunity
West Virginia University Hospital, Inc, Evansdale, West Virginia, United States
Community Pharmacist - Full-Time Opportunity
Location: United States, West Virginia, Morgantown
We are excited you’re considering this opportunity! To apply, click the Apply button above and complete the application in full. Below you will find key information about this position. The pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care at the Pharmacy Ambulatory Retail Services at West Virginia University Hospitals, including direct patient care, operations, education, and administration. The pharmacist also assumes a leadership role in the profession of pharmacy.
Minimum Qualifications
Current state pharmacist license (Ohio or West Virginia as applicable).
State criminal background check (and federal if required).
Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification through the American Pharmacists Association.
Immunization Certification through the American Pharmacists Association.
Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) through the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.
Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
Experience
Residency training program.
Three years of pharmacist experience.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas, guiding providers and patients on best practices and safe drug use.
Responsible for dispensing and controlling prescription and non‑prescription medicines.
Completes annual clinical competency evaluations.
Reviews prescriptions issued by a physician or other authorized prescriber to ensure accuracy.
Directs pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
Detects, reports, and helps to manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Assists nursing and other disciplines in admission and discharge planning and patient education regarding medication use.
Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services.
Actively engages patients and clients regarding customer service programs offered by the pharmacy.
Actively engages patients and clients regarding program integrations offered by the pharmacy.
Identifies problems related to drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, residents, and new department employees.
Makes professional competence by attending conferences, continuing education, reading current literature, and publishing clinical or practice research.
Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and research activities of the department.
Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
Maintains awareness of third‑party Rx systems and resolves third‑party rejection problems, re‑submits claims for payment promptly.
Participates in medication use evaluations, quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Enter data such as patient name, prescribed medication, and cost to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
Instructs technicians, interns, and other pharmacy personnel on matters pertaining to state/federal law.
Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through staff meetings and projects.
Physical Requirements
Walk and stand for long periods.
Lift up to 30 pounds and push up to 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Skills and Abilities
Time management skills.
Verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Additional Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
(Not specified)
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
230 WVUH Pharmacy
Address:
(Not provided)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. All WVUHS employees, workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination.
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We are excited you’re considering this opportunity! To apply, click the Apply button above and complete the application in full. Below you will find key information about this position. The pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical care at the Pharmacy Ambulatory Retail Services at West Virginia University Hospitals, including direct patient care, operations, education, and administration. The pharmacist also assumes a leadership role in the profession of pharmacy.
Minimum Qualifications
Current state pharmacist license (Ohio or West Virginia as applicable).
State criminal background check (and federal if required).
Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification through the American Pharmacists Association.
Immunization Certification through the American Pharmacists Association.
Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) through the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy.
Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
Experience
Residency training program.
Three years of pharmacist experience.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas, guiding providers and patients on best practices and safe drug use.
Responsible for dispensing and controlling prescription and non‑prescription medicines.
Completes annual clinical competency evaluations.
Reviews prescriptions issued by a physician or other authorized prescriber to ensure accuracy.
Directs pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
Detects, reports, and helps to manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Assists nursing and other disciplines in admission and discharge planning and patient education regarding medication use.
Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services.
Actively engages patients and clients regarding customer service programs offered by the pharmacy.
Actively engages patients and clients regarding program integrations offered by the pharmacy.
Identifies problems related to drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, residents, and new department employees.
Makes professional competence by attending conferences, continuing education, reading current literature, and publishing clinical or practice research.
Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and research activities of the department.
Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
Maintains awareness of third‑party Rx systems and resolves third‑party rejection problems, re‑submits claims for payment promptly.
Participates in medication use evaluations, quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
Enter data such as patient name, prescribed medication, and cost to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.
Instructs technicians, interns, and other pharmacy personnel on matters pertaining to state/federal law.
Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through staff meetings and projects.
Physical Requirements
Walk and stand for long periods.
Lift up to 30 pounds and push up to 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
Working Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Skills and Abilities
Time management skills.
Verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Additional Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Shift:
(Not specified)
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)
Company:
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center:
230 WVUH Pharmacy
Address:
(Not provided)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. All WVUHS employees, workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination.
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