Pharmacist

Pharmacist- PRN Who We Are Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients. How you'll contribute Coordinates and provides pharmaceutical care for patients, collaborating with the interprofessional team to optimize safe, effective medication use. Reviews and verifies orders, manages drug therapy protocols, educates staff/patients, and supports quality and regulatory standards. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. What we're looking for

Education:

Doctor of Pharmacy.

License:

Current license with the state Board of Pharmacy.

Certifications:

BCLS required; ACLS preferred.

Skills:

Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Rapid learning and navigation of multiple pharmacy/clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Essential Functions:

Manages drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team. Reviews, interprets, and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems. Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmacy students. Documents interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement. Verifies medication orders for accuracy/completeness prior to entry; checks filled medications prepared by technicians; maintains proficiency with pharmacy automated systems and software. Manage patients in an outpatient anticoagulation clinic, including point-of-care testing, result evaluation, dosing, and scheduling. Participates in performance improvement and required continuing education. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information Patient Populations Served:

Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

Protected Health Information Accessed:

Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure:

Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, sitting, keyboard entry, reaching, and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional kneeling and squatting; light to moderate non-patient lifting/pushing/pulling as needed. Occasional biological and rare chemical exposures may occur. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits:

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage-- tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.

Financial Protection & PTO:

Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth:

Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being:

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development:

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Connect with our Recruiter Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Emma Peterson by email emma.peterson1@lifepointhealth.net. EEOC Statement "Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Qualifications:

['ACLS preferred', 'BCLS required', 'Current license with the state Board of Pharmacy', 'Doctor of Pharmacy']