Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to join our team!

This position could be based out of our Keweenaw, Ironwood or Iron River locations and could cover at any of those locations. Setting could be either inpatient or retail.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Interprets and screens medication orders to determine appropriateness of prescription, identifies duplication of drug interactions and consults with the prescriber for clarification.
• Enters medication orders into pharmacy/hospital information system accurately and efficiently.
• Prepares and dispenses medications as required in an accurate and timely manner.
• Medication orders are processed expeditiously and accurately; turn around times meet expectations; dispensing errors do not occur.
• Verifies medications prepared by technicians.
• Counsels patients on safe and appropriate use of drugs.
• Intervenes when necessary to improve the quality of patient care and ensure rational and cost effective drug therapy.
• Gathers patient specific information as necessary to accurately assess and monitor drug therapy. Reviews medical records, laboratory findings and medication administration records, and interviews patient as necessary.
• Conducts and documents provision of specific clinical services including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical consultations and interventions, patient teaching, medication histories, adverse drug reaction assessment or drug therapy review; documentation occurs in the medical record or other appropriate place.

Experience/Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical standards and practices normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's or Doctorate Degree in pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy, with a Doctorate required for some specialty areas of clinical practice as defined by specialty description.
• Completion of a residency and/or fellowship in pharmacy practice preferred and board certification or eligibility for such in specialty area of pharmacy practice, or equivalent experience desired.
• A minimum of three years' experience desired in institutional, hospital or health system pharmacy practice to enhance and develop skills.
• Unique experience in a specialty area of pharmacy practice beneficial.
• Membership in the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, and the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin desired.
• Possesses current Wisconsin licensure as a pharmacist.
• For Inpatient and Medical Oncology Pharmacists working in direct patient care areas and roles - Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

Hours: Occasional or 0.01 FTE. Occasional hours as needed.

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospitalis a 25-bed hospital grounded in a strong tradition of community and patient-focused care. We are a non-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Laurium, Michigan, with clinics and outreach services in Laurium, Calumet, Houghton and Lake Linden. Aspirus Keweenaw is part of the Aspirus, Inc. exclusive hospital and clinic network, home health and hospice care, pharmacy, critical care, rehab fitness center, medical goods and philanthropic foundation.

This is one of four hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family; joining Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, Aspirus Ironwood and Aspirus Iron River Hospital.

Our Mission : We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a non-profit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin. Its 11,000 employees are focused on improving the health and well-being of people throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Aspirus serves communities through four hospitals in Michigan and 13 hospitals in Wisconsin, 75 clinics, home health and hospice care, pharmacies, critical care and air-medical transport, medical goods, nursing homes, and a broad network of physicians.

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Credentials:
Essential:
* PHARMACIST LICENSE