Pharmacist, Healthcare

Overview

Citizens Health is recruiting a full-time pharmacist to work in the inpatient pharmacy.

Location:

1525 S Franklin, Colby, Kansas. Reports to the Pharmacy Manager.

Days and hours:
Monday through Friday, rotating shifts 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm, with on-call every 3rd week. Pay range: salaried position, dependent on experience.

• Provide inpatient pharmaceutical services to ensure safe, effective medication use for hospitalized patients.
• Prepare, dispense and verify medications following hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and document patient medication records and participate in clinical and operational duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with medical staff and other departments to optimize patient care and outcomes.
• Respond to emergencies and support quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Interpret and apply guidelines and procedures; communicate clearly with colleagues and patients.

• Current State of Kansas Pharmacist license.
• Proof of passing both NAPLEX and MPJE examinations.
• Knowledge of hospital pharmaceuticals and applicable Kansas pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in sterile and non-sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous medications as governed by USP 797/800.
• Ability to operate healthcare software systems and navigate patient charts.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards; react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures; communicate clearly.

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open-minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy; create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability; accept constructive criticism and strive for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures; arrive on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks; professional conduct and appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Works in a well-lighted and well-ventilated area. Requires concentration, tolerance of interruptions, and good communication with hospital departments, patients and families. The list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Extended periods of standing and sitting as needed to perform duties; ability to lift 30+ pounds.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre-Tax and Roth contributions with automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment and regular/matching contributions after one year and 1,000 hours worked
• Life, Accident, and Dismemberment Insurance (full-time and part-time coverage described)
• Differential and Certification Pay for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• On-site child care services
• Health Savings Account;
  Dependent, Medical and Flexible Spending Accounts
• The Standard Group Insurance
• Discounted membership rate for MASA
• Many more benefits

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Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status or any other characteristic protected by law.