Pharmacist (LGH/FT/Variable Hours) - Medication Safety Expert

3 weeks ago


Lynchburg, Virginia, United States Centra Health Full time
Job Summary

The pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe use of medications within the Centra Health health system in support of high-quality patient care. This role requires a strong understanding of clinical pharmacy principles and the ability to apply them in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates medication orders for appropriate indication, dose, route, strength, dosage form, and frequency of administration in relation to the medication history and current medication orders.
Utilizes pharmacy information and drug dispensing systems to ensure accurate and timely dispensing of medications.
Maintains and troubleshoots pharmacy automation and drug dispensing devices to ensure optimal performance.
Compounds oral, topical, and intravenous products, as well as parenteral nutrition and cancer chemotherapy, in accordance with USP 795 & 797 standards.
Ensures accuracy and safe preparation of compounded sterile and non-sterile medications, including the safe handling of hazardous medications.
Applies knowledge of clinical fundamentals to review medical records and make recommendations for drug therapy.
Provides timely and accurate drug information to prescribers and nursing personnel.
Supervises pharmacy technicians and interns in a ratio not to exceed that defined by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Virginia.
Preferred qualifications include a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, hospital pharmacy practice experience, and Board of Pharmacy Specialty Certification.

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