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Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Pharmacist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Stone Springs Hospital Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Stone Springs Hospital Center, 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 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.

+ Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan

+ Retirement readiness and rollover 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)

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-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 PRN 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 General Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing general clinical and operational pharmacy services. This includes supervision of technical staff.

Productivity/Fiscal Responsibility

+ Utilizes appropriate resources to complete assignment within allocated time period.

+ Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands. Remains calm in crisis situations.

+ Adheres to Attendance and Tardiness Policy.

+ Supports responsible staffing decisions (cancels, places staff on hold/on call, calls in on hold/on call staff appropriately).

+ Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste.

+ Reports to work on time and is ready to start work.

+ Consistently utilizes Kronos system to document hours of work.

+ Demonstrates problem solving ability using appropriate resources.

II. Commitment to Team

+ Serves as a resource as needed in an effective manner to unit and other departments.

+ Is supportive of administrative decisions.

+ Demonstrates teamwork and cooperation, works well with others.

+ Is flexible in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements of the department.

III. Safety

+ Has working knowledge of the operation of Department or seeks guidance from appropriate personnel.

+ Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order.

+ Assures safe and clean environment. Keeps hallways clutter free and rooms neat.

+ Utilizes standard precautions by wearing protective equipment (goggles, gowns, gloves and uses correct handwashing techniques).

IV. Performance Improvement

+ Consistently strives to improve performance.

+ Makes suggestions for improvement.

+ Is receptive to new ideas.

+ Is cognizant of age specific, cultural and physical needs of customer in providing service.

V. Communications/Customer Service

+ Maintains confidentiality of all patient/other information.

+ Gives accurate and concise reports.

+ Keeps the Department Director informed on reportable situations and department needs.

+ Interacts with patients, doctors and visitors with grace and tact.

+ Gains patient/family confidence.

VI. Personal and Professional Growth & Development

+ Attends and participates in staff meetings or read minutes.

+ Participates in unit/department orientation/preceptorships.

+ Accepts responsibility for assessment of self-learning needs and identifies resources to accomplish continued personal and professional development.

+ Actively participates in hospital and department committees as assigned.

+ Attends all mandatory in-services annually.

+ Makes independent decisions.

+ Requires minimum supervision.

+ Displays professional pride.

+ Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct.

+ Conduct reflects HCA’s values and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.

VII. Job Functions

+ Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system

+ Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals

+ Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose

+ Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff

+ Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection

+ Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients

+ Assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.

+ Assist with the antimicrobial management and other clinical programs

+ Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Responsible for mentoring and education as well as ongoing analysis of interventions to

+ Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.

+ Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions

+ Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians

+ Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility

+ Has knowledge of the patient population they serve and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients

+ Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems

+ Effectively supervises pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team

+ Compliant with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team.

+ Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.

+ Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned

+ Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned. Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate.

+ Maintain appropriate controlled substance records

+ Comply with all regulatory standards

+ Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency

+ Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively

+ Act as supervisor in charge as assigned

+ Participate in the continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical)

+ Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs

+ Perform other duties as assigned

+ Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”

+ Other duties as assigned.

Education:

+ B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Licensure:

+ Current Licensed Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia in good standing

Certification:

+ BLS certification through American Red Cross (AHA and military certifications accepted) required upon hire

Experience:

+ Minimum of one year of hospital experience is **preferred** . Completion of all hospital specific competencies for Clinical Pharmacist

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

+ Organization – proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources

+ Communication – communicates clearly and concisely

+ Judgment – Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience. Considers all impacted areas in decision process. Seeks advice where applicable. Judgment sensible and reliable.

+ Customer Orientation – establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting exceeding expectations

+ Interpersonal Skills – able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external parties

+ PC Skills – demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, Meditech, and purchasing vendor applications and others as required

+ Policies and Procedures – articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems

+ Basic Skills – able to perform mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, punctuate properly, spell correctly and transcribe accurately

StoneSprings Hospital Center (https://stonespringshospital.com/) has provided quality healthcare services since 2015. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our **120+ bed hospital** is one of the region's leading acute care facilities in Loudoun County. Our medical services include a full-service 24/7 Emergency Department, orthopedics, advanced heart and vascular care, extensive diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology capabilities, minimally invasive robotic surgery and maternal/child health.

At Stone Springs Hospital Center, 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 PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Unlock the possibilities and apply today!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status