Job Description
Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Hospital Montgomery which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications Maintains current knowledge of therapeutics necessary to be involved in all aspects of patient care decisions.
Interprets drug information requests, utilizes available resources and provides a response appropriate to the understanding of the end user.
Provides in-service education within and outside the department
Maintains an ongoing drug use evaluation program.
Documents and participates in an adverse reaction (ADR) monitoring programs
Assists the Director of Pharmacy in the development of policies and procedures.
Reviews and enters medication orders.
Coordinates and reviews dispensing of all medications.
Assesses all medication orders for appropriateness.
Supervises preparation and dispensing of sterile products including TPN and chemotherapy.
Assures controlled substance dispensing and documentation throughout LewisGale Hospital Montgomery.
Communicates effectively with pharmacy staff, patients and all members of the healthcare team.
Performs responsibly as supervisor when necessary.
Participates in Performance Improvement/Patient Safety Processes.
What qualifications you will need: EXPERIENCE
Required - Prior experience as a pharmacist. New graduates must have gained pharmacy experience as an Intern/extern.
Preferred - Prior experience in hospital pharmacy with clinical emphasis.
EDUCATION
Required - Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy; License in good standing as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Preferred - Advanced degree/certification in Pharmaceutical Care.
Full time, day shift (Rotating weekends)
LewisGale Hospital Montgomery has provided quality healthcare services since 1910. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in Southwest Virginia and New River Valley. We specialize in heart and vascular care-with the only cardiac catheterization lab in the New River Valley. We perform percutaneous coronary intervention - (stent and angioplasty). We provide services in orthopedic and spine care, and heartburn treatment at LewisGale Hospital Montgomery's Heartburn Treatment Center. Our maternity services through our family-focused Birthing Center facilities have award-winning lactation consultants.
At LewisGale Hospital Montgomery, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours, Rotating shift, Day shift,