Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Pharmacist

PharmacyPosted on Nov 3

Full-timeGadsden, AL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Doctor of Pharmacy is required.
Zero to one year of hospital or retail pharmacy experience is required.
An active Registered Pharmacist license in the state of employment is required.
A strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, and evidence-based therapeutic practices is required.
Proficiency in pharmacy software systems and electronic health records is required.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare, verify, and dispense medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
Review medication orders for appropriateness, assess patient medication regimens, and provide recommendations to optimize therapy.
Counsel patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
Participate in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.
Participate in developing and implementing clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.
Monitor patient outcomes, evaluate therapy effectiveness, and adjust medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.
Engage in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.
Stay current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participate in ongoing education and training activities.
Assist in managing pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist certification or another Board of Pharmacy Specialties specialist certification is preferred.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing accurate dispensing, clinical and patient support, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. This role prioritizes medication safety, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.
Counsels patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.
Participates in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.
Monitors patient outcomes, evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, and adjusts medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.
Engages in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.
Stays current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participates in ongoing education and training activities.
Assists in managing pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required
0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate medication dispensing and documentation.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems and electronic health records.
Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.

Licenses and Certifications

RPH - Registered Pharmacist active license in state of employment required
BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialist preferred

About the Company

Community Health Systems

Operates acute care hospitals nationwide

Community Health Systems operates general acute care hospitals across 14 states, owning or leasing 71 facilities to deliver healthcare outside urban centers. Its main business is running hospital networks and providing medical and surgical services to patients, funded by payments from patients, insurers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. The company also offers management services to its affiliates through a professional services corporation. Its workflow centers on developing and operating healthcare delivery systems, supporting a wide range of needs from emergency care to specialized treatments. The goal is to help people get well and live healthier by providing accessible non-urban and suburban hospital-based care while navigating a regulated, competitive US healthcare market.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Franklin, TN
Founded: 1985

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