Pharmacist - $58-72 per hour
Company: Inova Health System
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 21, 2024
Job Description:
Inova Health System is seeking a Pharmacist for a job in
Alexandria, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pharmacist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: flexible
- Employment Type: StaffInova Mount Vernon Hospital is seeking a
dedicated Pharmacist to join the team.As a Pharmacist you will
contribute to the quality and effective operation of the
department. To help achieve our mission, you will ensure safe,
appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients
according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Your
ability to oversee all department activities pertaining to the
preparation and dispensing of pharmaceutical preparations, in
accordance with federal, state, and local laws and in compliance
with the requirements of the Virginia Board of Pharmacy, is of
vital importance. Demonstrating proficiency in information systems
(e.g., clinical information systems, automated dispensing systems
and vault management systems) is required.This is a part-time 20hrs
per week various shifts position. Every 3rd weekends and rotating
holidays. MUST be FLEXIBLE.Job Responsibilities:- Completes and
documents inspections of all assigned medication storage areas
monthly.- Identifies and replaces outdated/unusable drugs as
documented on unit inspection forms.- Supervises and directs
pharmacy support personnel.- Verifies the daily activities of
Pharmacy Technicians. Participates in the performance appraisal of
Pharmacy Support personnel.- Organizes and prioritizes work
assignments. Ensures Pharmacy services are provided in a timely
manner as evidenced by lack of complaints.- Participates in
department quality programs as evidenced by documentation of
meeting attendance and reports produced. Orders items that fall
below par levels or special ordered items.- Demonstrates knowledge
of vendor order and return procedures for outpatient Pharmacy areas
as evidenced by a lack of stock outs and documentation.- Monitors
drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug
interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness
of drug and dose documented by intervention reports.- Detects and
reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely
manner by documentation of Adverse Drug Reaction reports.- Sustains
the formulary by minimizing non formulary procurements, utilizing
therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug
therapy selection by processing non-formulary drug requests and
documentation in clinical intervention logs.- Provides clinical
consultation and clarification to practitioners and patients.
Suggests appropriate cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to
medical staff as needed.- Weighs, measures, and prepares medication
products by utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.- Interprets
medication orders and transcribes to computerized patient
medication profiles accurately. Maintains accurate and complete
patient medication profiles as evidenced by a lack of error
reports.- Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals
including sterile, chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition products
as evidenced by compounding logs.- Issues controlled substances to
patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.- Takes
ownership for daily department operations in the absence of the
manager or supervisor in accordance with established procedures.-
Generates reports in accordance with established procedures.-
Performs minimal troubleshooting as evidenced by resolution of
problems.- Demonstrates knowledge of clinical modules necessary to
provide appropriate patient care.- Implements and/or describes
backup plan in event of power/communications failure in accordance
with established procedures. Performs file backup in outpatient
Pharmacy.Qualifications: Experience:- One (1) year working in a
hospital as a Pharmacist.- PGY residency experience
preferredEducation:- Bachelors degree in Pharmacy.Certifications:-
Licensed Pharmacist in the state of VA.- Basic Life Support (BLS) -
American Heart Association within 3 months of hire.Benefits and
Perks:- Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage- Life Insurance,
Short/Long Term Disability- NEW! 4 weeks PAID PARENTAL LEAVE-
Retirement: Inova matches dollar for dollar the first 5% of your
eligible pay that you contribute to the plan- Competitive salary:
Pay based experience.- Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on
your very first day of work.- Supplemental Plans: Including
Auto/Home Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft
Protection- Additional Benefits: Educational Assistance of up to
$5,250/year, Student Loan Refinancing, Adoption Assistance, Child
Care Centers, Scholarship Program, Free Parking, Exclusive savings
opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie
tickets and local offerings and so much more!See Full List of
Benefits Here: : 2024 INOVA BENEFITS GUIDE#LI-MF1Inova Job ID
#653298. Posted job title: pharmacist part-time
Keywords: Inova Health System, Franconia , Pharmacist - $58-72 per hour, Other , Alexandria, Virginia
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