Pharmacist 7ON/7OFF (EGH)

Beacon Health System is hiring a Pharmacist 7ON/7OFF position for our Pharmacy department at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

We offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Elkhart Hospital

Elkhart General Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital located in Elkhart, Indiana. Our full-service, 357-licensed-bed hospital has served the community for more than 100 years with a variety of services including: Emergency Department; radiology; orthopedics; maternity, pregnancy and childbirth; behavioral health; imaging and lab; genetic counseling; daVinci robotic surgery. As part of Beacon Health System, patients have access to providers not only at this location but can access resources and services from across the entire health system.

What You’ll Do

As a Pharmacist, you will report to the Pharmacy Manager and assist in the development and maintenance of pharmacy services that promote and provide pharmaceutical care. You will participate directly in clinically oriented services and demonstrate a commitment to providing an excellent customer service experience.

Pharmacist Job responsibilities

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• Reviews all orders for completeness, accuracy, compatibility, appropriateness and proper dosing with a review of the patient's profile such that the needs of all patient types are met (i.e., pediatric, neonatal, geriatrics).
• Follows standard work for order clarification, rejects orders when appropriate and follows up with a corrected order with appropriate communication type.
• Verifies physician orders, including all IV orders, utilizing standard work to ensure accuracy and proper prioritization prior to order being interfaced to nursing's bedside barcode scanning system.
• Utilizes the Unverified Orders Monitor (UVOM) to prioritize order verification and designates orders appropriately for clinical follow up.
• Follow standard work for processing "yellow messages" from Nursing.
• Utilizes the EGH P&T approved pharmacy automatic substitution to ensure adherence to the formulary.
• Calls MD to suggest a formulary substitute when non formulary item is ordered.
• Fulfills duties in Pharmacy, decentralized areas, satellites, Outpatient Pharmacy, Heart City Health Center as assigned.
• Follows standard work for meeting core measures as related to order verification.

Dispense/Fill Cell:

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• Using aseptic technique, and following all USP 797 guidelines, compounds all admixtures, piggybacks, TPNs and other specialty solutions when needed according to batch times following standard work following par levels.
• Direct supervision over the daily operations of the IV Room as well as the training and orientation of new staff members to aseptic techniques and IV Room procedures.
• Follows and role models USP 797 guidelines in the clean room.
• Prepares and checks compound sterile products with proper priority and proper labeling - "Stat" in 30 minutes, "Now" in 60 minutes, and remaining orders according to indicated time or by next route.
• Properly completes chemotherapy and AIC profiles, and maintains chemotherapy, biological, syringe and epidural logs online. Completes Simplifi 797 logs.
• Ensures the double check system (RPH checking RPH) is utilized at all points in the chemotherapy dispensing process and for those specific items listed as such in the compounding book.
• Checks controlled substances pulled from pharmacy CSM to be stocked in Omnicell cabinets on regular routes and stock outs.
• Checks all repackaging, barcoding of medications (zebra), code trays, travel boxes, and other items performed by technicians in a timely manner.
• Has a general knowledge of CSM and Omnicell mechanics.
• Assists in the maintenance of efficient inventory levels.
• Offers constructive respectful feedback to technicians when errors are found utilizing this as a teaching opportunity.
• Checks Omnicell fills for new medication uploads and Patient Specific Bin loads according to physician orders - "Stat" orders filled in 30 minutes. "Now" orders filled in 60 minutes. All others filled in time for next route delivery.

Clinical Cell:

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• Follows standard work for completing clinical work utilizing the patient centered list (i.e., renal list, antibiotic surveillance, QT prolongation meds, digoxin, etc.) and initiating and maintaining PCPs where appropriate.
• Provides clinical pharmacokinetics, TPN and anticoagulation dosing services for all appropriate patients.
• Provides in-services to medical, pharmacy, and nursing staff as needed.
• Documents clinical notes in Electronic Medical Record with the end result of effective and appropriate communication with the healthcare team.
• Attends clinical meetings and educational in-services.
• Participates in hospital committees as assigned.
• Participation in clinical services demonstrates the ability to meet the pharmaceutical needs of all patient types (i.e., pediatric, geriatric, neonatal, renally compromised patients).
• Performs clinical activity in the main pharmacy, decentralized areas, satellites, outpatient pharmacy, CHF clinic, anticoagulation clinic, other ambulatory clinics with pharmacist participation, CBM and Heart City Health Center as assigned.
• Follows standard work to assist in meeting core measures where clinical interventions are required.
• Performs patient counseling/teaching when needed.
• Completes appropriate antibiotic review per antibiotic stewardship standard work.
• Reviews Rehab patient profiles weekly, consulting with physicians on any recommendations).
• Fulfills duties of pharmacy extern preceptor and shares clinical knowledge with pharmacy externs.

Supporting Function Cell:

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• Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists in the annual review of power-plans.
• Attends meetings, reads minutes, emails and stays current with all communications.
• Shows initiative by initiating and completing special projects.
• Assists in the department activities initiated to meet regulatory agency standards.
• Provides direct supervision for technicians, maintaining continuity in workflow and efficiency.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff members, orientation is performed thoroughly and cordially.

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What You Bring

As a Pharmacist, you demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, necessary to interact effectively with physicians, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals to assure optimum pharmaceutical care. You demonstrate a thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and standards for the provision of pharmaceutical services, maintain knowledge of current pharmacy laws and regulations, and possess knowledge of proper aseptic technique with the ability to prepare all forms of IV medications.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a Pharm D degree from an accredited school of pharmacy or successful completion of the foreign pharmacy equivalency exam and licensure as a registered pharmacist or eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana.
• Hospital pharmacy experience and/or pharmacy residency employment is preferred.