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Pharmacist - Offering Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!

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Copley Hospital, located in Morrisville/Stowe VT, is searching for a Pharmacist to join our team! Under the supervision of the Director, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the drug therapy needs of patients are met. The role includes five major areas of responsibility: clinical pharmacy, drug distribution, teaching, and administrative duties. Compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing the provision of health care is required.

This is a full‑time position (part‑time available). Copley Hospital offers a variety of shifts across full‑time, part‑time, and temporary needs. Compensation is negotiable. An offer of employment may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skill, internal equity, and market data. External candidates who have not worked for Copley Hospital in the past year are eligible for a hiring bonus based on experience – bonuses for full‑time new hires up to $10,000.

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• Assists the nurse with routine updating of the patient’s medication administration record (MAR) as appropriate
• Compounds medications for floor use and hospital Pharmaceutical Service Department use
• Develops and/or revises interdepartmental policies and procedures as requested by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services
• Dispenses and compounds or supervises the dispensing of medications and intravenous admixtures
• Inspects satellite pharmacy and/or medication storage areas on patient floors
• Interprets and clarifies medication orders and applicable treatments directly from the Physician order sheet or order copy
• Is responsible for assuring that medication schedules are appropriate in relation to the patient’s ability to metabolize and eliminate specific drug compounds (e.g., amino glycoside kinetics, aminophylline kinetics, etc.)
• Maintains patient records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety consistent with a high level of patient care
• Maintains pricing and location index of pharmacy drug formulary and monitors the preparation of accurate patient charges (i.e., billing)
• Maintains records on controlled drugs
• Other duties as assigned in compliance with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
• Participates in discharge rounds
• Participates in medication errors and adverse reaction reporting
• Participates in the selection of appropriate medication(s) for specific indications
• Prepares all IV admixtures and reconstitutes all lyophilized drug products when requested
• Provides discharge counseling to inpatients leaving the hospital with medications when requested
• Provides on‑site drug information of all types to medical, nursing, or other hospital professional staff
• Serves as an educator of hospital staff and students by preparing clinical conferences and/or in‑service sessions
• Supervises pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, and pharmacy interns and coordinates workflow

• B.S. in Pharmacy degree or higher degree
• One year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice or completion of a hospital residency – desired
• Registered pharmacist in the State of Vermont
• Familiar with unit dose, IV admixtures, computer skills, and technical and clinical pharmacy practice; must be self‑directed and have excellent communication skills