Staff Pharmacist (Retail Pharmacy)

Job DetailsJob Location: Angola, IN 46703Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayCameron Health is an independent, not-for-profit facility that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.   DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy - Retail   JOB TITLE: Staff Pharmacist SHIFT: FTE 1.0 - Days   Summary/Objective   Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the accurate identification, preparation and distribution of drugs, the monitoring of patient drug therapies, and the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients served. Pharmacists supervise and direct ancillary personnel (technician, interns) working in their immediate area. In the absence of the Pharmacy Director, or Assistant Pharmacy Director, a pharmacist may be required to assume essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Pharmacy Director.   Essential Functions   Prepares and dispenses drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department. Maintains competency required for current job title/position. Qualifications Skills/Competencies Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with physicians, various medical center personnel, and patients when explaining prescription use and/or gathering and exchanging other medication information. Analytical skills necessary to determine drug appropriateness and evaluate drug interactions. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail when reading and interpreting physician orders and related materials and examining and closely inspecting materials when filling medications orders. Ability to prepare and dispense medications in accordance with established hospital and departmental procedures. Education Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy Licenses Active Indiana Pharmacist License required Certifications None Supervisor Responsibilities Staff Pharmacist is responsible for pharmacy support staff in the absence of the Director or the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Qualifications