Clinical Pharmacist
Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island Regional Medical Center

Pharmacist - Contract Position

Location: Grand Island, Nebraska
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule:

• 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (sole pharmacist until 7:30 AM)
• 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM (sole pharmacist after 4:30 PM until overnight coverage)
  Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders for all patients
• Dispense medications to inpatients and outpatients
• Conduct patient workups and rounding
• Perform medication reconciliation and counseling
• Prepare and check compounded IVs
• Monitor drug therapy for efficacy and safety
• Identify drug interactions, adverse reactions, contraindications, allergies, sensitivities, and cost issues
• Ensure rational drug therapy through appropriate medication combinations
• Communicate with providers for medication clarifications
• Perform pharmacokinetic dosage calculations and evaluations as needed
• Maintain clinical competency including age-specific skills and annual verifications
• Utilize hospital pharmacy drug distribution systems (unit dose, sterile product preparation, floor stock)
• Use relevant computer hardware and software applications for pharmacy functions

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy
• Pharmacist licensure in the State of Nebraska (required)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an institutional pharmacy environment (preferred)
• Advanced education or training (preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred)
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Experience with Medi-dose packaging system
• Experience with BD Pyxis medication dispensing system

Skills and Abilities

• Strong assessment skills for safety, efficacy, and appropriateness of pharmaceuticals
• Proficient in mathematical computations related to pharmaceutical preparation and monitoring
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to conduct crucial conversations with positive outcomes
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently
• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Orientation and Training

• On-the-job training with pharmacist staff
• New staff receive a training packet and work closely with a pharmacist to complete orientation

Dress Code

• Business casual or navy blue scrubs

Additional Considerations

• Candidate should ideally live within 50 miles of the facility
• Candidate may be required to work as the sole pharmacist during certain shifts