Job Description
Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract Pharmacist for a local contract job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Pharmacist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Pharmacist Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Pharmacist will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services provided by our client.
Core Values and Commitment to Excellence: This role requires a strong commitment to core values that include:
- Delivering superior quality in all responsibilities
- Treating others with respect and empathy
- Maintaining a results-oriented mindset
- Collaborating effectively as a team player
- Demonstrating resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles
Safety as a Top Priority: Employee and patient safety is foundational to our organization’s mission. All staff are expected to:
- Prioritize safety in all settings and practices
- Make safe choices and use appropriate equipment
- Identify and report hazards promptly
- Adhere to all safety-related policies and procedures
Key Safety Responsibilities: Focus on maintaining a
10-Foot Circle of Safety in the following areas:
- Safe Patient Handling
- Materials Handling
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Prevention of Slips, Trips, and Falls
- Maintenance of a Safe Work Environment
Professional Standards: Adhere to organizational guidelines related to personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
Pharmacy Operations Responsibilities: Medication Management: - Maintain adequate and timely drug inventory
- Follow procurement protocols for standard and emergency medications
- Complete annual inventory and report findings
- Remove outdated medications and handle returns/recalls appropriately
- Ensure antidotes and emergency drugs are readily available
Sterile Product Preparation: - Prepare and label all drugs and chemicals accurately
- Sterilize and compound parenteral solutions as needed
- Confirm competency for staff handling large-volume parenterals
- Ensure proper labeling and expiration dating of all sterile products
Dispensing & Documentation: - Read, interpret, and fill prescriptions accurately
- Ensure proper labeling and accountability for all medications dispensed
- Fulfill stat orders promptly
- Maintain compliance with all federal and state pharmacy regulations
- Accurately record and document all dispensed medications and maintain compliance with legal requirements
Medication Storage & Inspection: - Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy
- Monitor and log refrigerator temperatures
- Conduct monthly inspections of all medication storage and usage areas
- Ensure proper control and documentation of controlled substances
Clinical Support & Education: - Participate in the development and maintenance of the hospital formulary
- Educate staff and patients on medication usage, including discharge instructions
- Contribute to staff development, orientation, and training
- Provide drug information and consultation to healthcare professionals
- Support the organization’s accreditation efforts and promote a culture of quality improvement
Clinical Expertise and Communication: Required Clinical Knowledge: - Antimicrobial Stewardship: Ability to interpret culture results and provide evidence-based recommendations (e.g., UTI, pneumonia, SSTI)
- Pharmacokinetics: Dose and monitor medications based on patient-specific factors
- Anticoagulation Management: Dosing, monitoring, and patient-specific adjustments
Communication Skills: - Obtain accurate medication histories from patients, families, or outside pharmacies
- Conduct discharge counseling and ensure patients understand their post-discharge medication regimen
Technical and System Skills: - Proficient in EPIC
- Skilled in Medication Reconciliation processes
Additional Responsibilities: - Participate in quality assurance and medication utilization reviews
- Implement decisions from the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
- Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Additional Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
- Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
- BLSHCP required.
- Valid NJ Driver's License is required.
- Related experience in Clinical Applications preferred.
Nucleus Healthcare Job ID #3810.
About Nucleus Healthcare
Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate every step of your job search process today!
Benefits:
- Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefits offered by the facility/organization you are interested in applying for.
- Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus.
Benefits
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Local area, Shift work,