At Central Maine Healthcare our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day. This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy. The Staff Pharmacist must have a Pharmacy degree from an accredited Pharmacy School, and be licensed in the State of Maine or the ability to obtain that specific state license. The Staff Pharmacist fills medication orders/prescriptions, monitor patient medication therapies, counsel patients, document interventions, provide drug information, and supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of a pharmacy supervisor or director, a staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy supervisor. The Staff Pharmacist will enhance professional relationships with all departments, staff, and patients. Communicate effectively to promote clinical initiatives, provide patient care and education, and promote pharmacy initiatives. The Staff Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages: from infancy through geriatric. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of both Cardinal Health and the client/hospital. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Interprets medication orders/prescriptions (verbal and written) and enters to computerized patient medication profiles accurately + Prepares and dispenses medications per orders/prescriptions written by licensed prescribers according to established policies and procedures + Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately + Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law + Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the activities of pharmacy technicians including medication preparation and use of Automated Dispensing Cabinets + Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, protocols, and national guidelines + Monitors drug therapy regimens for allergies, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, adverse drug reactions, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications + Supports the pharmacy’s pharmacoeconomic efforts and Antimicrobial Stewardship program + Provides drug information, clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed + Documents interventions accurately and appropriately + Provides drug information to patients and their families + Assists with purchasing activities and maintenance of adequate inventory level + Inspects medication areas for outdated medications, proper storage of medications, proper medication administration records, and availability of reference materials + Accepts and completes special duties to be performed on a regular basis. Examples include controlled substance accountability, record-keeping and reconciliation; crash cart inspection; quality assurance reporting; newsletter contribution and other special projects + Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs + Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs + Maintains all required training and education per department requirements (e.g. mySpark, myLearning, Continuing Education) + Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Maintains safety-integrity-professionalism of pharmacy at all times + Perform other duties and special projects as requested + Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff + Fosters a team environment by working cooperatively with all staff. Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner. + Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information + Wears hospital badge identification while on duty. + Meets dress code standards; appearance is neat and clean. Is conscientious in regard to personal hygiene. + Treats patients and families with respect and dignity. Assures confidentiality of patient records. + Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments. + Assists in the resolution of problems or concerns while being a supportive team member. + Consistently strives to promote great customer service in all aspects of the job. SKILLS USED TO PERFORM: + Effective interpersonal skills + Ability to prioritize + Pharmacist skills QUALIFICATIONS: + Current license to practice Pharmacy in state and maintains all required CE + Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent + Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred + Training and proficiency in age specific therapies for hospital patients + Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric CRITICAL DEMANDS: + Customer oriented at all times - must be diplomatic + Work within a diverse workforce + Pressure to perform in emergency situations + Overall decision-making responsibility + Constant interruptions + Ability to handle multiple projects + Position is classified as OSHA Category II, where regular job duties have continuous potential of exposure to blood borne pathogens throughout the day. Steady, active work that may include walking, standing, sitting, bending and stooping. Work may involve transporting supplies. If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application! AT CENTRAL MAINE HEALTHCARE YOU ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERYTHING WE DO Our why, our purpose, drives every decision and action we take as a healthcare system. We strive everyday to deliver exceptional care, and to improve our community. We are a non-profit organization that is breaking the traditional healthcare mold by bringing our patients and their family’s high value, low cost, and award-winning care while focusing on creating an exceptional experience for them; all within their communities. To accomplish this, we only hire individuals who are committed to excellence, who embody the principles of our CMH Experience Service Standards, and who are ready to step in and help their fellow team members achieve those exceptional results for our patients, their families, and the community. Central Maine Healthcare System The organization is broad in its footprint, with three (3) hospitals in Bridgton, Lewiston, and Rumford, and over 75 individual practices within our Medical Group. Lewiston’s Central Maine Medical Center is a certified and award-winning level two trauma center, along with our Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute and the upcoming highly anticipated launch of our comprehensive state of the art cancer treatment center. Both Bridgton and Rumford Hospitals are four (4) star accredited acute care hospitals, and our Medical Group and Maine Urgent Care Centers have won multiple awards within their specialties. As a system we are a six-time winner of the Leapfrog Safety A Rating since 2019, representing some of the highest quality care and outcomes nationwide. Our awards and accolades are only possible as a result of our commitment to culture, and a focus on safety and inclusion, in each of our patient’s experiences and in the experiences we create within our teams. If you are a person who is looking for a way to give back to your community, to help improve the lives of patients or those who care for our patients, want to be part of a growing organization that is setting the bar for Maine healthcare, apply to join Central Maine Healthcare today! Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.