CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACIST I

Department:

Shift: 11am-9:30pm, with 3rd shift coverage

Status: Full Time / 80 hours per pay period

Facility: Upper Valley Medical Center

Under the supervision of Pharmacy Leadership and according to standard procedures; compounds and dispenses medications and provides pharmaceutical care upon receiving provider orders; performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of all departmental services and programs; responsible for medication dosing and monitoring by provider referral; active participant in codes; supervises interns and technicians in all work areas assigned; participates in training pharmacy students and technicians; participates in clinical research protocols and drug therapy research activities.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's degree

Additional requirements:

 Type of degree: B.S.Pharm from an accredited college of pharmacy is required

 Area of study or major: Pharmacy

 Preferred educational qualifications: PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy

Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

•  Ohio pharmacist licensure in good standing or eligible for licensure with the State of Ohio
•  ACLS obtained within 90 days of hire

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: N/A

Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/lA

Preferred experience: Greater than or equal to a six month hospital pharmacy internship or hospital experience as a pharmacist.

Other experience requirements: Exclusive retail experience – greater than 5 years discouraged; greater than 10 years disqualifies candidate

Knowledge/Skills

· Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills

· Ability to read and write printed material in English

· Ability to effectively perform patient interviews and medication counseling

· Ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as a team

· Proficient with aseptic technique when utilizing both horizontal and vertical flow hoods

· Must be customer-service oriented

· Proficiency with computer keyboard operations

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications preferred

· Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or do minor maintenance on all pharmacy equipment, printers, computers and telecommunication equipment with adequate training in the pharmacy. Must be familiar with pharmacy software

· Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers