About this role
Location: Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America) At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Position Highlights Position Summary: Responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, directing, executing, and evaluating all aspects of the pharmacy services for the hospital. Interprets and processes physicians’ orders, performs drugs information, continuous quality improvement activities, participates in discharge planning and performs non-distributive services, such as drug-level monitoring, that are established by policy. In the absence of the Team Leader, supervises pharmacy personnel to ensure an efficient workflow in a positive work environment. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Work Schedule: Flexible schedule to cover all shifts and weekend activities with on-call participation.
Work Environment: May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a healthcare environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Education/Experience: Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy. Minimum of 1 year of hospital Pharmacy experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current pharmacist’s license issued by the State South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.