Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is
dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to
world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Work Shift:
Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $53.00 - $87.50
Union Position:
No
Department Details
The schedule for this position consists of a 7-day on, 7-day off rotation, with
work hours from 1:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
Sanford Pharmacy Services are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week in
the inpatient setting. The pharmacy team is involved in outpatient and inpatient
departments and work under established P&T protocols as well as collaborative
practice agreements. Pharmacy services at Sanford Medical Center also include
involvement in cardiology, dialysis, internal medicine, intensive care,
emergency care, medication reconciliation, medication delivery to bedside, OR
pharmacy, transplant, and an antimicrobial stewardship program. Sanford Medical
Center Fargo is a teaching hospital where the pharmacist has the opportunity to
precept pharmacy residents and students.
Summary
Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients,
and to evaluate their suitability. Provide information and advice regarding drug
interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
Job Description
In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and
dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients. The
pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and
advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of
medications. Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not
limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response,
storage and any other questions posed by the patient. Monitors the health and
progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and
utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight
and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel. In
a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets
provider orders, provides drug information, assists in problem solving, and
provides other aspects of pharmaceutical care. Duties may consist of unit dose
dispensing, IV Admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating the electronic
medical record, compounding, and working with automated dispensing devices. The
Pharmacist utilizes appropriate age-related patient information to assess the
pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include provision of pharmaceutical
care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The
Pharmacist follows all established regulations and standards that govern the
practice of pharmacy. May be required to act as a shift supervisor under direct
or indirect supervision by department managers. Demonstrates good written and
verbal communication skills. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as
the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision
for pharmacy services and pharmacy support personnel. Pharmacy services at
Sanford Health may include involvement in acute care surgery, neurology,
cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general
medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication
reconciliation. May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct
patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or
patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list. May also include
centralized clinical functions, such as checking and dispensing medications and
overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.
Qualifications
In a retail/community pharmacy setting: Graduate of an accredited School of
Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge
of state and local regulations. In a medical center or institutional setting:
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of
drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations. Hospital
experience or residency preferred.
License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of
practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by
position.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678
or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.