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　　Bon Secours

　　Intro paragraph

　　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– St. Francis Downtown

　　Job Summary:

　　This role delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. They coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities and coordinate the care provided by health team members.

　　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 Functions:

　　In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness

　　Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures

　　Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. 

　　Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.  Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

　　Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

　　Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations

　　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.

　　Education:

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

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

　　Required Licensing & Certifications:

　　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)

　　Experience:

　　2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)

　　1 year of leadership experience (preferred)

　　Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)

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

　　Skills & Abilities:

　　Monitor patient conditions during treatment

　　Administer non-intravenous medications

　　Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

　　Record patient medical histories

　　Budgeting & Financial Acumen

　　Evaluate employee performance

　　Analyzing data or information

　　Scheduling

　　Attention to detail

　　Acceptance of authority

　　Critical thinking

　　Communication with family members

　　Teamwork

　　Conflict resolution

　　Active listening

　　Relationship building

　　Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements

　　Handle hazardous drugs

　　Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation

　　Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases

　　Core knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost

　　Regulatory compliance

　　Develop SMART goals and objectives

　　Provide medication education

　　Teamwork

　　Attention to detail

　　Critical thinking

　　Customer service for internal and external customers

　　Communication

　　Coaching and mentoring

　　Organization

　　Stress management

　　Training:

　　EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

　　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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected]