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About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Lead Pharmacist (LP) assists with oversight and logistics surrounding departmental compliance with regulations and medication management standards. The Lead Pharmacist will perform various activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy. The Lead Pharmacist will spend a specified component of their time leading a specialized pharmacy activity or working on pharmacy related business activities within the department. Activities may include, but are not limited to coordinating departmental practice, organizing training and in-services, managing quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Essential Job Functions

**In addition to pharmacist responsibilities, duties focus on program development, policy development and implementation, quality assurance and performance improvement activities and resource management. The Lead Pharmacist functions in a variety of roles to improve pharmacy operations, support regulatory compliance and fiscal stewardship.

*Develops standard-related practice expertise of pharmacy staff. Advances standards, requirements and training programs for pharmacy practice and coordinates competency for compliance.

*Promotes safe medication utilization, identifies and resolves potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in hospital’s event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes.

*Works collaboratively and effectively communicates verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, caregivers and leaders to deliver high quality pharmaceutical services.

*Assists with standard leadership functions within the department to include oversight of staff, input for employee assessments and evaluations, attends committees and meetings, assists with call-out coverage, on-call rotation and initiation of emergency procedures and other duties as assigned.

*Lead IV Pharmacist duties- coordinates the provision of inpatient and outpatient intravenous admixture services, works to ensure safe and effective drug therapy by coordinating departmental and staff practice, oversees all admixture quality assurance and performance improvement activities and participates in service related committees. The Lead IV Pharmacist assists in maintaining infusion pump drug libraries, supports related information systems and may participate in investigational or research related activities.

*Lead Research Pharmacist duties - oversees investigational pharmacy operations and pharmacy technical staff to support clinical research activities related to industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials for multiple research sites in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The Lead Research Pharmacist develops, monitors and maintains step-by-step procedures for accountability, storage, preparation, dispensing and distribution of investigational and study drugs and maintains codes, labels and other predefined formats for pharmacy computer entry. The Lead Research Pharmacist evaluates study protocols to determine appropriate resources and materials needed to satisfy study requirements and interacts with investigators, study sponsors, research personnel and other healthcare providers.

*This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Pharmacy Technicians may practice at the top of their respective State Licensing Board Regulations.

Licensing/Certification

Pharmacist Licensure – State Board of Pharmacy (required)

Valid state driver's license (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy (required)

Advanced pharmacy degree, residency or degree in healthcare leadership (preferred)

Work Experience

3 years of experience working as a pharmacist in a pharmacy (required)

Previous supervisory experience (preferred)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*

May have periods of constant interruptions

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

Stoop/Kneel 1-33%

Crawling 1-33%

Climbing 1-33%

Balance 1-33%

Bending 1-33%

Sitting 1-33%

Walking 1-33%

Standing 1-33%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Skills

Prescriptions

Medical Prescriptions

Patient medications

Leadership

Mentorship

Training Employees

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Professional Judgement

Time Management

Teamwork

Clinical Knowledge

Quality Monitoring

Problem Solving

Clinical Pharmacy

Research

Pharmacy Compliance

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com