Pharmacist

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you have a heart for providing compassionate care to those in need? If so, we want you to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals!

This position will work under the direction and supervisor of the Director of Pharmacy. The position is continuously and directly responsible for dispensing medications and supplies to the units as necessary for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Responsibilities include providing medication to patients as prescribed, verifying all electronically entered medication orders to verify correct information, dose and product. Screen for drug interactions, inappropriate dosages, allergies and suboptimal therapy. Oversee Pharmacy Technicians work to verify correct medication is dispensed and monitor all dispensing functions including bar coding of pharmaceuticals. Participate in performance improvement for departmental and interdepartmental procedures. Complete drug utilization reviews to verify medication use and monitoring.

This is a tobacco free facility.  Chosen applicants must successfully complete a chemical urinalysis and breath analysis drug and alcohol screening test.  All employees shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing for probable cause as set forth in Agency and Bureau policies.   Candidates must successfully pass a background screening.

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Education:	None.
Licensure/Certifications:	Registration as a pharmacist issued by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
Experience:	None.

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, located in Huntington, West Virginia, is a 110-bed psychiatric hospital owned and operated by the West Virginia Department of Health Facilities. Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides quality patient care and a safe environment for its patients, who are often committed to the hospital through civil commitment or, in the case of forensic patients, ordered through the judicial system. As a training site for future health care professionals, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital provides on-site learning experiences for educating physicians, nurses, practical nurses, psychologists, counselors, health care administrators, technicians, and supportive services personnel. The hospital holds accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and is certified by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Through ongoing collaboration with Marshall University’s Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, a variety of medical and clinical professionals partner with the hospital’s own staff to work diligently with patients to achieve a smooth transition back to the community after discharge.