Pharmacist FT - Oklahoma South

Created from the merger of two of the most trusted names in the pharmaceutical industry - Kindred Pharmacy Services and PharMerica Long-Term Care - the excitement is growing about PharMerica Corporation.  And it's easy to see why.  Value, trust and performance are the foundation of our relationships with our customers and our employees.

The PharMerica Hospital Services team is recruiting a Full Time Staff Pharmacist to join our Kindred Hospital Oklahoma South- Pharmacy.   We are dedicated to our patients and to our employees. Our pharmacists take a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and are focused on clinical initiatives to optimize positive patient outcomes. Our technicians have an indispensable role in providing necessary support to the pharmacy and its staff.

Essential Functions:

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration and stability.  Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.
• Maintains patient database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies).
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients and their family members in the medical record.
• Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and policy.
• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
• Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor´s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Doctorate.
• Current licensure in the state of practice.
• One year experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• IV clinical experience preferred.

We offer competive salaries, 401K and Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.  You can grow and advance within one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the country.  This position provides the unique opportunity to staff as well as provide clinical support.

Please apply online at www.pharmerica.com

Cindy Frederick

Senior Pharmacy Recruiter