Job Information
HCA Healthcare Pharmacist in Richmond, Virginia
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a Pharmacist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Pharmacist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Virginia registered pharmacist shall carry out duties assigned by the Director of Pharmacy and departmental policy and procedures. The pharmacist shall interpret, compound and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies according to physician orders issued in a lawful manner by an authorized prescriber in the state of Virginia; provide requested drug information to health care professionals and patients, participate in clinical pharmacy services, and provide pharmaceutical care to patients as delineated by the Department of Pharmacy. The primary professional responsibility of the pharmacist is to provide pharmaceutical care: identifying, assessing and solving medication related problems. Inherent in that responsibility is assisting in promoting safe efficacious and cost effective medication therapy. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to the Director of Pharmacy services and Clinical Manager of Pharmacy. The pharmacist is also responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
Manage systems for storage, preparation and dispensing of medicinal agents using appropriate techniques and following the health systems policies; effectively supervise technical personnel who may be involved in these processes. Evaluate medication orders, accurately and safely, compounding medications in acceptable dosage forms, appropriately package and dispense pre-manufactured dosage forms. Collaborates with all individuals involved in the medication use process, when appropriate. Responsible for planning, organizing, networking, completing and improving the work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available personnel.
Maintains knowledge pertaining to facility utilization of automated dispensing processes including the use of automated dispensing units, ConnectRX, over wrap packaging, and bar coding within the facility.
Provide education or in-service on rational medication therapy and medication procedures effectively to healthcare professionals, students, patients, and the public when requested.
Retrieve, analyze, evaluate and interpret scientific literature in order to provide accurate, concise, applicable, and timely drug information response to healthcare professionals.
Design, implement, monitor, evaluate, and intervene in patient pharmacotherapy to ensure effective, safe and economical patient care. Apply clinical pharmacokinetic data to design effective, safe and economical therapeutic medication regimens.
Participate in implementing goals, objectives, and policies and procedures of the pharmacy department and the facility. Effectively supports management.
Effectively manages own professional practice including time and space, professional ethics, continued education, attendance punctuality, and customer focus. Performs other duties as assigned, including fulfilling additional pharmacy staffing hours when necessary.
Completes monthly expiration date checking as assigned
Position is required to have competence to assess, treat and/or care for the age groups indicated by check marks.
EXPERIENCE
Required - Effective communication skills are required. Effective written and verbal skills are required.
Required - Experience using computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet software and pharmacy information systems.
EDUCATION
Required - Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy at a college or university.
Required - Licensure by the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy by examination or reciprocity.
CJW Medical Center (http://www.cjwmedical.com/) is comprised of Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. We have served the greater Richmond Virginia area for over 100 years. Our campuses offer services in orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health, cancer care, and neurology. We have been recognized as a top performer on Key Quality Measures. Our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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