Pharmacist - Onsite Staff Pharmacist

Job Title:

Hospital Onsite Staff Pharmacist General Hours of Work:

PRN Exempt /

Nonexempt:

Exempt (salaried)

Department/Unit:

Corporate- Pharmacy Reports To:

Pharmacy Director of Onsite Services With the oversight of the Director of Onsite Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and the contracting hospital's Administrator/CEO or designee, the Onsite Staff Pharmacist provides oversight of pharmaceutical services for the hospital. The pharmacist must comply with all medication-related or hospital polices, procedures, and state and federal regulations as well as those of any applicable accreditation bodies Responsibilities Organizes and prioritizes daily duties and designate to pharmacy technicians or pharmacy nurses as needed to maintain departmental records, licenses, permits, and to attend required meetings. Is physically in the hospital as determined by the contract with the hospital. Stays up to date and follows departmental policies and procedures. Communicates with other healthcare professionals in an effective manner via telephone, written communication, or other means. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Reviews patient profiles and maintains patient profiles. Compounds and prepares pharmaceutical preparations and maintain a unit-dose distribution system. Oversees work done by pharmacy technicians, maintains inventory, including the ordering, receiving, storing and, distribution of medication. Responsible for all activities associated with the handling of controlled medications, maintenance of records and inventory, and oversee all medication storage areas. Is responsible for accurate documentation of all work completed. Maintains customer-service focus to achieve excellent working relationships with the leadership, pharmacy and nursing staff of contracted facilities. Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified above. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, so long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

And/or

EXPERIENCE

Hospital experience or completion of ASHP-accredited Residency preferred.

REQUIRED

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, And/or

REGISTRATIONS

Pharmacist must hold appropriate licensure for practice in states served. Additional state Pharmacist licenses may be required as determined by job assignment.

ABOUT AVEL ECARE

Avel eCare is a nationally recognized telemedicine care provider offering the largest and most comprehensive virtual health networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel operates a multispecialty telemedicine network, partnering with more than 650 health care systems, rural hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, school districts, prisons, skilled nursing facilities and law enforcement agencies to deliver innovative telemedicine care across the country. During the past three decades, Avel has developed eight distinct telehealth services, —Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Care, Senior Care and School Health—in response to needs expressed by the communities and clinicians whom Avel serves. Within the past year alone, Avel's virtual health care delivery model has impacted the lives of nearly two million patients. The efficiency of these telehealth services have saved health care costs and unnecessary time and travel for patients and physicians. On a national and world level, we are a model of how telehealth presents effective solutions today and tomorrow's most daunting challenges. An innovative spirit among Avel eCare employees provided the spark that started Avel eCare's telemedicine movement and is what continues to fuel our ability to transform the way healthcare is delivered across the world today. When you join the Avel team, you'll appreciate the dedication, collaboration and support of other highly skilled professionals who work with you onsite in our virtual hospital hub or through our remote workforce. MISSION Every person and every community deserves access to high quality care. Avel's experts collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine, to deliver high quality care when and where it's needed. VISION Avel eCare serves as a catalyst for change. We are creating a future of health care without boundaries through Service, Quality, Collaboration, and Innovation.