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Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Summary of Primary Function:

Supervise technical personnel, interns, and students in assuring completion of departmental tasks. Responsible for assuring that dispensing and pharmaceutical care services are carried out in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for assuring that dispensing and pharmaceutical care services are carried out in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

• Reviews direct oral or written physician’s order against patient medication profile for appropriateness of drug, dosage, regimen, and for medication allergies, duplication of therapy, and drug/drug interaction; contacts the physicians, prescriber or nurse to resolve or clarify any order in question.

• Researches and answers drug information questions, including determination of appropriate drug, dose, and/or calculations, route, schedule, and appropriate use with regard to drug compatibility, drug interactions, biopharmaceuticals and pharmacokinetics.

• Performs all clinical (pharmaceutical care) functions thoroughly and accurately in a timely manner.

• Maintains patient profile through computer entries for patient data entry of new orders, and order maintenance.

• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceutically elegant dosage forms as ordered and assures delivery of the medication to the correct patient in a timely manner.

• Checks all new and routine medication orders compounded or filled by pharmacy technicians and interns and checks technical order entry through order confirmation in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

• Accurately fills, labels, and dispenses outpatient prescriptions and effectively counsels’ patients on the correct use of their medication(s).

• Maintains the formulary system of drug selection and use; notifies prescribers of therapeutic alternatives when medication order is non-formulary or needs further clarification.

• Participates in patient education including patient counseling of drug therapy and formal patient education programs.

• Participates in staff development and educational programs for personnel. This includes in-service lectures to pharmacy, medical and nursing staffs, and pharmaceutical publications. Aids in the instruction (during the on-the-job phase) of new employee orientation and training.

• Assists in maintaining inventory control of all pharmaceuticals and controlled substances (and associated control records) as per department procedures.

• As part of daily operations and/or special assignment, participates in all aspects of the department quality improvement program.

• Is responsible for all other duties as assigned.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employment Qualifications:

Education- Required Minimum Education: 4 year/ Bachelors Degree Specialty/Major: Pharmacy

Preferred Education: Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D) Specialty/Major: PharmD

Licensure/Certification Required: Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Ohio.

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: Must have attained experience in the various aspects of pharmacy practice either as a licensed pharmacist or through an accredited internship or externship program.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Working knowledge of the practice of pharmacy, including dispensing activities and pharmaceutical care activities that encompass knowledge of appropriate drug use, drug interactions and incompatibilities, biopharmaceuticals, and pharmacokinetics.

• Thorough knowledge of the federal, state and local laws as they pertain to the practice of pharmacy.

• Must be exceptionally well versed in communication skills and capable of working effectively with department personnel, medical staff, nursing staff, and other hospital personnel.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com