The University of Kansas Health System·Great Bend, Kansas
The staff pharmacist ensures safe and effective medication use by verifying orders, monitoring drug therapies, and collaborating with medical staff. They also participate in patient care rounds, perform medication reconciliations, and provide educational support to the healthcare team.
Staff Pharmacist Great Bend Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: The pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing medication order verification while assessing for optimal drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration, and drug therapy monitoring services. Monitors inpatient and outpatient drug therapies when appropriate, and works with relating medical staff to find alternatives when needed, to ensure the best care possible is being given. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens. Actively supports department staffing needs or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need. Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders. Completes patient-specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol-based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation. Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction. Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems. Participates in medication reconciliation at the time of admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provides patient education when appropriate. Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff." Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy
Preferred Education and Experience Pharmacy Doctorate Completion of an accredited post graduate training program (PGY-1 and/or PGY02) residency program
Required Licensure and Certification Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Preferred Licensure and Certification PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and a valid state pharmacist license. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification is required, while a Pharmacy Doctorate and additional life support certifications are preferred.
Market context
In Kansas, pharmacy roles often attract candidates who are already on a clear training path and can meet registration requirements on time. These positions are competitive because employers look for applicants who can document school acceptance, maintain required credentials, and transition smoothly into internship or training milestones. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here, then confirm your Pharmacy Technician Registration and gather proof of Pharmacy Doctorate program acceptance before applying.
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