WVU Medicine Golisano Children's
Pharmacy Generalist - Children's Hospital
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501
Pharmacy Generalist - Children's Hospital
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Pharmacy Generalist - Children's Hospital
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Responsibilities
Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.
Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).
Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.
Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.
Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided.
WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
Experience
Candidates should have experience in at least ONE of the following areas:
Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field.
Completion of a PGY-1 Residency.
Three years of relevant pharmacist experience.
Physical Requirements
Walk and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
Working Environment
Time management skills.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Shift: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 4230 WVUH CH Pediatrics Pharmacy
Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Human Resources
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Pharmacy Generalist - Children's Hospital
role at
WVU Medicine Golisano Children's .
We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button and complete the application in full. Below you’ll find other important information about this position.
Responsibilities
Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.
Dispenses medications from the provider’s order.
Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.
Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.
Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.
Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.
Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.
Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).
Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.
Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.
Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.
Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.
Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.
Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.
Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.
Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.
Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.
Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.
Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided.
WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Pharm.D. from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
Experience
Candidates should have experience in at least ONE of the following areas:
Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field.
Completion of a PGY-1 Residency.
Three years of relevant pharmacist experience.
Physical Requirements
Walk and stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.
Working Environment
Time management skills.
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Teamwork skills.
Job Details
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)
Shift: United States of America (Exempt)
Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals
Cost Center: 4230 WVUH CH Pediatrics Pharmacy
Address: 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown, West Virginia
Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Human Resources
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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