At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.Pharmacist– Richmond Community HospitalJob Summary:This role delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. They coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities and coordinate the care provided by health team members.The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Pharmacist maintains established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives.Essential Functions:
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.
Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed
Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations
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.Education:
Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
Valid state issued ID (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred)
Immunization Certified (preferred)
Experience:
2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)
1 year of leadership experience (preferred)
Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)
One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
Monitor patient conditions during treatment
Administer non-intravenous medications
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient medical histories
Budgeting & Financial Acumen
Evaluate employee performance
Analyzing data or information
Scheduling
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with family members
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
Handle hazardous drugs
Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
Core knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
Regulatory compliance
Develop SMART goals and objectives
Provide medication education
Teamwork
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Customer service for internal and external customers
Communication
Coaching and mentoring
Organization
Stress management
Training:
EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much moreBenefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll 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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected]