Bellingham, WA, 98226, USA
22 hours ago
Pharmacist - Main
**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking a **Pharmacist for a Part Time, 0.875 FTE, Night position.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $64.78 – $97.18. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Job Summary** This position is responsible for performing all necessary functions to ensure optimal use of medications to achieve specific outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Functions included in providing compassionate pharmaceutical care are both cognitive and medication distribution related and include: dispensing and distributing drugs; advising physicians and patients regarding proper usage of prescribed drugs; collaboration with other healthcare professional to plan, monitor, review and evaluate patient effectiveness; monitoring patients for side effects and drug interactions. **Details of the Position** + Reviews medication orders for appropriateness and accuracy including, but not limited to: contraindications, allergies, dose, route, frequency, duplicate therapy and formulary status. + Interprets, clarifies, and rectifies physician medication and IV orders, including the medication reconciliation process. + Interprets, clarifies, and rectifies prescriptions and selects medications for outpatient dispensing. + Monitors all patients on specified target drugs and initiates pharmacokinetic dosing protocols. + Evaluates drug therapy for appropriateness and makes drug therapy recommendations to clinician. + Prescribes drug therapy per collaborative drug therapy management agreements/Medical Executive Committee approved protocols. + Dispenses the final product for administration and performs patient counseling. + Detect, monitor, and report adverse drug events and medication errors (EIR). + Supervise and train pharmacy technicians to assure accurate order entry, preparation, and proper technique. + Supervise and trains pharmacy interns and externs. May serve as preceptor for the intern or extern as defined by the State Board of Pharmacy. + Participate in development of drug protocols and clinical pathways. + Perform drug usage evaluations on selected drugs and reports results to the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee. Completes quality assurance auditing as required for prescriptive authority. + Performs other duties as assigned. **What You Bring** + Bachelor's Degree Required: Pharmacy or + Doctor of Pharmacy Required: from an accredited school + Required: Demonstrated basic pharmacy clinical skills and + Required: Demonstrated customer services skills. + Required: Pharmacist - Washington currently licensed or able to obtain license and + Preferred: Basic Life Support and + Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support and + Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support **Skills** + Basic computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required) + Ability to identify medications and to read graduation marks on syringes and flasks (Required) + Strong planning, prioritizing and organizational skills (Required) + Excellent communication skills both verbal and written (Required) + Ability to think and act independently (Required) + Strong mathematical and analytical skills (Required) **Department / Location Specific Notes** **_Northwest Network – St. Joseph Medical Center:_** + Pharmacy Residency Preceptor preferred. **Working Conditions** + Ability to move around area with occasional sitting. + Occasional squatting/ kneeling/ bending. + Fine motor skills to be able to grasp to perform precise procedures frequently. + Frequent reaching. + Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 30 lbs. + Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 14 lbs. force. + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. REQNUMBER: 101954
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