PRN Staff Pharmacist Evenings

Job Summary

The Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing accurate dispensing, clinical and patient support, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. This role prioritizes medication safety, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.

Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.

Counsels patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.

Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.

Participates in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.

Monitors patient outcomes, evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, and adjusts medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.

Engages in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.

Stays current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participates in ongoing education and training activities.

Assists in managing pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required

0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate medication dispensing and documentation.

Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems and electronic health records.

Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Licenses and Certifications

RPH - Registered Pharmacist active license in state of employment required

BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialist preferred

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Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to : hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.