Engages patients and healthcare professionals to efficiently and effectively maximize therapeutic outcomes and is responsible for one or more of the following tasks: dispenses medications, monitors patients' drug therapies, works under a collaborative practice agreement or per protocol, and provides consultation and education to patients and other staff.
Gathers a complete medication history and reconciles medication lists as applicable and appropriate
Completes a comprehensive medication review to make evidence-based recommendations to ensure medications are necessary, safe and cost-effective
Identifies and records suspected adverse drug reactions, adherence gaps to medications and barriers to patient adherence.
If not practicing under a collaborative practice agreement or an approved protocol, contact providers when there appears to be a possibility of unsafe or inappropriate medication use due to factors including, but not limited to: allergy, medical condition, drug interactions, dosing, and methods of accurately documenting all clinical activities and interventions in the electronic record.
Serves as a consultation resource to medical professionals and answers inquiries about drug therapy and drug products.
Communicates effectively between departments and teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Actively participates in driving all programs and initiatives to improve patient quality of care, medication compliance, medication adherence, and overall efficiency.
Pursues and maintains certifications necessary to remain compliant with changes to system/department accreditations and standards
Effectively utilizes and supervises technicians to maintain an accurate and efficient pharmacy.
Redirects staff when necessary to ensure service performance goals are met.
Act as pharmacist-in-charge in the absence of pharmacy leadership.
Performs all duties of a registered pharmacist in the state of VT, including providing vaccinations approved for administration by the VT Board of Pharmacy
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
This is a full-time, 40 hrs-per-week, benefit position.
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required. Prior experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred. Valid Vermont State Pharmacist License required.
Must be able to work independently with minimal direct supervision, to set priorities, make critical decisions, respond quickly to emergency requests, handle frequent interruptions, and adapt to changes in workload
Maintains customer-service focus to achieve excellent working relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Must have a current, unrestricted pharmacist licensed to practice in the state of VT
BLS Certification within 30 days of hire as required to administer immunizations
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
There are so many reasons to join Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, members of Dartmouth Health, the premiere health system in New England.
First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
Affiliated with Dartmouth College, the atmosphere here is very collegial. You’ll discover educational and research opportunities around every corner. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, you never stop learning.
You’ll also appreciate the resources our wide-spread health care system provides. You’ll have access to experts at the top of their fields, advanced technologies, and modern facilities that enable you to care for patients like nowhere else.
We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
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