Pharmacist jobs in Lenexa, KS

Position Overview

Benefits:

• Holidays
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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Description

If you’re interested in being a part of a progressive, team-focused, physician-led organization committed to personalized and exceptional patient care, Ascentist Healthcare could be the place for you.

We’re growing rapidly and we’re seeking motivated, customer oriented, passionate coworkers to join us. We’re currently seeking a PRN Pharmacist for our hospital in Leawood, KS. 

In this role, on a PRN basis, you will partner with the Pharmacist in Charge to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the pharmacy department. Your key responsibilities will include: 

Essential Functions

Perform a variety of tasks in support of daily operations, including but not limited to:

• Dispensing pharmaceuticals to Nursing Staff and contract staff.
• Consult with medical and nursing staff on hospital/patients needs.
• Analyze pharmacy stock to determine optimum staffing/usage reimbursements.
• Keep track of all pharmaceutical inventories (ordering, stocking, and dispensing).
• Coordinate with outside pharmaceutical vendors as appropriate.
• Mix pharmaceuticals as needed.
• Review patients home medications to ensure proper usage/dosages.
• Ensure that the Hospital is current and in compliance with all regulatory agencies and meets all JCAHO pharmaceutical requirements.
• Communicate with the Director of Nursing and Hospital Administrator on a regular basis.
• Ensure work is performed accurately and in a timely manner by all staff.
• May assist with training hospital staff on proper pharmaceutical usage and dispensing procedures.
• Promotes the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and participating in professional societies.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with established policies and procedures.
• Participates in department meetings as required   
• Understands HIPAA regulations and maintains the  strictest confidentiality at all times. Has read and understands the company’s HIPAA Privacy Policy.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, HIPAA, Ascentist Policies and Procedures and Ascentist Employee Handbook.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned/necessary.

Qualified candidates for this role will possess Registered Pharmacist License in Kansas and three years substantially similar work experience as a Pharmacist and a clean background check.  Other key qualifications include: 

• Demonstrates proven ability to maintain effective and positive customer service and relations.
• Demonstrates proven ability to plan, organize, and file to maintain accuracy and efficiency 
• Demonstrates proven verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills 
• Proven track record in reliability and dependability 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks 
• Demonstrates effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with providers, patients, and team members.
• Demonstrates friendly, personal, and timely customer service skills 
• Demonstrated ability to function independently without supervision while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in an ever changing environment.  
• Proven track record in effectively planning, organizing and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a positive, courteous demeanor with all patients and colleagues 
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email (Outlook or Gmail) 
• Demonstrates understanding of and experience using an electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use general office equipment including phones, fax machines, copiers and other similar office technology on a regular basis 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of all internal and external communications to speak, read, write and understand English
• Ability to pass a background check 
• Understanding of and ability to comply with all regulatory requirements including OSHA, HIPAA, Ascentist Policies and Procedures and Ascentist Employee Handbook

Physical Demands/Working Condition

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and respond in a calm manner
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis
• Vision must be corrected to near 20/20; hearing must be in normal range, or corrected to the normal or near normal range.  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts.

• The noise level is usually moderate.
• No special uniform or protective equipment is required.
• Hazardous materials exposure is moderate.

At Ascentist Healthcare, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including a 401(k) plan with a company match, medical, dental and vision benefits plus other options to benefit you and your family such as Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness, and Short- & Long-Term Disability. Ready to be a part of a progressive, patient focused organization. Apply today to join the Ascentist team!

Ascentist Healthcare is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.