Pharmacist - Hospital 7/70

Careers with Purpose

Our organization is committed to enhancing the healthcare experience and ensuring access to top-tier medical services in the heart of America. We are proud to be the largest rural health system in the United States.

Facility Information

• Facility: Marsh Med Center
• Location: Marshfield, WI
• Address: 611 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
• Shift: 10 Hours - Rotating Shifts
• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Weekly Hours: 35.00
• Salary Range: $61.00 - $87.50
• Pay Information: Eligible for a $7,500 Sign-On Bonus

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for reviewing prescriptions to ensure their accuracy, determining necessary ingredients, and assessing their appropriateness. This role involves providing guidance on drug interactions, side effects, dosages, and proper medication storage. In a retail or community pharmacy environment, the Pharmacist interprets and dispenses both prescription and over-the-counter medications to patients. They actively address prescription-related concerns and offer advice to healthcare providers regarding medication selection, dosage, interactions, and potential side effects.

Additionally, the Pharmacist counsels patients on their prescriptions, covering aspects such as proper administration, expected outcomes, possible side effects, storage, and any other inquiries from the patient. Monitoring patient health and progress in relation to drug therapy is also a key responsibility. The Pharmacist must be adaptable and willing to learn new technologies as the pharmacy profession evolves. They will provide oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy staff and support personnel.

In a medical center or institutional context, the Pharmacist interprets provider orders, offers drug information, assists in problem-solving, and delivers various pharmaceutical care services. Responsibilities may include unit dose dispensing, IV admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating electronic medical records, compounding, and managing automated dispensing systems. The Pharmacist assesses the pharmaceutical needs of patients across all age groups, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Compliance with all relevant regulations and standards governing pharmacy practice is essential. The role may also involve acting as a shift supervisor under the guidance of department managers. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary, along with the ability to adapt to new technologies as the field progresses.

Pharmacy services may encompass areas such as acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. Responsibilities may include decentralized clinical functions like direct patient interaction, interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, patient counseling, and maintaining accurate medication lists. Centralized clinical functions may involve checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical operations of the IV room.

Qualifications

• For retail/community pharmacy settings: Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with comprehensive knowledge of drugs and their effects, as well as familiarity with state and local regulations.
• For medical center or institutional settings: Must also be a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with similar knowledge requirements. Hospital experience or completion of a residency is preferred.
• Must hold a valid license in good standing from the State Board of Pharmacy in the relevant state(s) and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required for the position.

Benefits

Our organization provides a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time-off policies to support a healthy work-life balance

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require assistance with your online application due to a disability, please reach out for support.

Our organization maintains a Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Acceptance of an offer will necessitate a drug screening and pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Job Details

• Req Number: R-
• Job Function: Allied Health
• Featured: No