STAFF PHARMACIST - INPATIENT PHARMACY

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, MI is seeking a STAFF PHARMACIST to join our team!

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Interprets and screens medication orders to determine appropriateness of prescription, identifies duplication of drug interactions and consults with the prescriber for clarification.
• Enters medication orders into pharmacy/hospital information system accurately and efficiently.
• Prepares and dispenses medications as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Medication orders are processed expeditiously and accurately; turn around times meet expectations; dispensing errors do not occur.
• Verifies medications prepared by technicians.
• Counsels patients on safe and appropriate use of drugs.
• Intervenes when necessary to improve the quality of patient care and ensure rational and cost effective drug therapy.
• Gathers patient specific information as necessary to accurately assess and monitor drug therapy. Reviews medical records, laboratory findings and medication administration records, and interviews patient as necessary.
• Conducts and documents provision of specific clinical services including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical consultations and interventions, patient teaching, medication histories, adverse drug reaction assessment or drug therapy review; documentation occurs in the medical record or other appropriate place.

HOURS: This position is Full Time; 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period. Day Shift. Rotate weekends.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's or Doctorate Degree in pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy, with a Doctorate required for some specialty areas of clinical practice as defined by specialty description.
• Unique experience in a specialty area of pharmacy practice beneficial.
• For Inpatient and Medical Oncology Pharmacists working in direct patient care areas and roles - Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is a 25-bed hospital grounded in a strong tradition of community and patient-focused care. We are a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Laurium, Michigan, with clinics and outreach services in Laurium, Calumet, Houghton and Lake Linden. Aspirus Keweenaw is part of the Aspirus, Inc. exclusive hospital and clinic network, home health and hospice care, pharmacy, critical care, rehab fitness center, medical goods and philanthropic foundation.

This is one of four hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family: joining Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, Aspirus Ironwood and Aspirus Iron River Hospital.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision : Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

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