Job Title: Local Contract – Pharmacist

Number of positions: 1

Years of experience: One to three years

Shift: Day shifts– 40 hours

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: Varies

JOB DESCRIPTION​​​

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Summary

Department: Pharmacy

Shift timings: 14:30-23:00 Monday to Friday (5 Days/ 8 Hours)

Per Week: 40 Hours.

​Licensed in the state of RI as a pharmacist. Shift hours 230pm-11pm every other weekend every other holiday. PharmD or RPh. Hospital experience preferred.

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
• Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

• Acute Care experience required.

• ​​​​BLS and ACLS

• National Institutes of Health (NIH)

• ​Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

• The ability to stand for extended periods.

• Strong technical skills.

• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Passionate about patient care

• Requires a minimum of two years of current Pharmacist experience.

• Graduate from a fully accredited Pharmacist program

• Active unencumbered Pharmacist Rhode Island state license

• One year of Cerner experience

​Requirements

· COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.

• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.

• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.

• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.

• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.

• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.