Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
139 days ago
Pharmacist, PRN
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

Pharmacist – Maryview Medical Center

Hours: PRN (as needed)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. The Pharmacist maintains established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives. 

Essential Job Functions

​Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as neededEnsure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulationsOversee distributive functions of the pharmacy department to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients/staffOversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities based on department needMaintain responsibility and accountability for the security of pharmacy inventory based on department needIdentify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in event reporting system for trending and prevention purposesPerform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidanceWork collaboratively and effectively to communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leadersParticipate in departmental medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need    This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)

Valid state issued ID (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred)

Immunization Certified (preferred)

Education

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required) 

Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

Work Experience

Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)

One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)

Training

Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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