Description
Job Description
Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana, pharmacy, pharmacist
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Job Summary: Under the general leadership of an assigned Manager, a Pharmacist prepares and dispenses medications following medication orders issued by prescribers; performs pharmacy clinical functions; provides education about drug therapy and pharmacy services for hospital staff, prescribers, and patients; monitors drug therapy and utilization; and maintains a pharmacy drug information service for patients, staff, and prescribers. A Pharmacist is responsible for the distribution of pharmaceuticals in a safe and effective manner. A Pharmacist provides leadership and guidance to technician staff. A Pharmacist makes decisions about a patient's drug therapy based on information provided by the prescriber, nurse and other care givers and based on other information available from numerous sources pertinent to the decision making process.
Job Qualifications:
Licensure: Licensed to practice Pharmacy in the State of Indiana. Candidates eligible for licensure to practice Pharmacy in the State of Indiana will be considered. Licensure in Indiana must be obtained within 6 months from the date of hire. Duties will be restricted until licensed and a licensed Pharmacist must oversee the Pharmacist eligible for licensure.
BCLS within 60 days from hire date
Experience: New pharmacy graduates will be considered.
Education: Graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy with a B.S. Or Pharm.D. Degree. Candidates for graduation who will graduate with a B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree within 30 days of hire date will be considered.
Job Knowledge and Skills:
* Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, verbal and written.
* Respects the confidentiality of information learned through employment with the hospital.
* Performs job duties in compliance with the policies and procedures of the department and the hospital.
* Treats guests, patients, physicians, and other associates with care, courtesy, and respect.
* Performs duties in a way that ensures the associate's own safety and that of others
* Communicates effectively with individuals of age, ethnic, and disability categories.
* Develops professionally through attending required in-services, maintains appropriate licensures, certifications, and registrations. Demonstrates competency.
* Appropriately utilizes the hospital's resources by demonstrating appropriate time utilization and productivity, appropriately uses equipment and supplies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
