Lead Pharmacist - St. Rita's Medical Center

Lead Pharmacist - St. Rita's Medical Center Job Summary

The Lead Pharmacist is responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the assigned area and provides pharmaceutical care through clinical services, teaching opportunities, general staffing, and staff support within the pharmacy department. While observing and managing the daily operations of assigned pharmacy services, the Lead Pharmacist will ensure compliance with all policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements.

• Ensures the patient database is complete and compiles the necessary information needed to design a patient‑specific pharmacy plan of care with goals for therapy.
• Performs accurate prescription order entry to ensure medications are properly selected, without incompatibilities, stable, and properly stored.
• Maintains accurate and detailed records of all medication processed through the pharmacy.
• Oversees the work of pharmacy support personnel and ensures their job duties are completed in a timely manner.
• Assists in the training and supervision of pharmacy support personnel, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy‑profession students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy (required)

Advanced pharmacy degree, residency or degree in healthcare leadership (preferred)

Pharmacist Licensure – State Board of Pharmacy (required)

3 years of experience working as a pharmacist in a pharmacy (required)

• Demonstrates leadership competencies and skills for the position, including excellent communication, customer service, continuous quality improvement, relationship development, and decision making.
• Possesses extensive knowledge of clinical practice or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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 would like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia;
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