Clinical Pharmacist (EGH)

Clinical Pharmacist (EGH)

• Elkhart, IN
• Pharmacy
• Elkhart General Hospital
• Full-time - Day - 0630-1430; 1100-1900
• Req #: 227683

Apply Now Save Job Saved

Summary

Beacon Health System is hiring a Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist for our Pharmacy Department at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.

Type: Full-Time

Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Shift: Day

Shift Details: 0630-1430; 1100-1900

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.

• 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 also access resources and services from across the entire health system.

What You'll Do

As a Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist, you'll work in decentralized areas alongside other health professionals to promote safe medication use. Areas of decentralization include Medical Units, Cardiac Unit, Step Down ICU, ICU, Heart Failure Clinic, Anticoagulation Clinic, and Surgical Satellite.

Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist Job Responsibilities

• Working in decentralized areas alongside other health professionals to promote safe medication use. Areas of decentralization include Medical Units, Cardiac Unit, Step Down ICU, ICU, Heart Failure Clinic, Anticoagulation Clinic, and Surgical Satellite.
• Monitoring medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose for diagnosis and patient-specific dosing parameters.
• Providing information to professional staff, patients, and families encourages safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug regimens and patient compliance.
• Providing clinical pharmacokinetics, TP,N and anticoagulation dosing services for all appropriate patients.
• Documenting clinical notes and interventions in the electronic medical record with the result of effective and appropriate communication with the healthcare team.
• Responding to codes to provide drug information and medication preparation services as needed
• Providing in-services to medical, pharmacy, and nursing staff.
• Fulfilling duties of pharmacy extern preceptor and share clinical knowledge with pharmacy externs.
• Assisting in department activities to meet regulatory agency standards and to improve patient safety and efficiency of the department.
• Participating in hospital committees as assigned.

What You Bring

You bring a high level of knowledge and competency in pharmacy practice, medication therapy management, and clinical pharmacy services. As a Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist, your advanced knowledge of pharmacy laws, antibiotic stewardship, anticoagulation monitoring, parenteral nutrition, and clinical pharmacokinetics is necessary to support safe and effective patient care. You demonstrate the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional staff, patients, families, physicians, and others. You demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school.
• Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Indiana.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, knowledge of pharmacy laws, antibiotic stewardship, anticoagulation monitoring, parenteral nutrition, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it's built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of trust, respect, integrity, and compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

Share:

Apply Now