PRN / On-Call Pharmacist

Community Rehabilitation Hospital West

Community Health Network and Lifepoint Rehabilitation (formerly Kindred) have broken ground on the third inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Indianapolis area, at 8920 E 56th Street in Brownsburg, IN.

This 40-bed, 50,000-square-foot, two-story facility, to be called Community Rehabilitation Hospital West, will focus on acute rehabilitation for patients who suffer from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions, multiple traumas, amputation and other injuries or disorders. Large multidisciplinary therapy gymnasiums will be outfitted with the latest therapeutic technologies, including augmented reality balance training, therapy bionics and a full body exoskeleton. The 40-bed hospital will also include a therapeutic courtyard with exterior amenities to support patient care and help return the patient back to daily living activities.
The hospital expects to employ approximately 170 and accept its first patient in the first quarter of 2023.

Community and Lifepoint operate Community Rehabilitation Hospital North in Northeast Indianapolis, which opened in June 2013, and Community Rehabilitation Hospital South in Greenwood, a suburb of Indianapolis, which opened in August 2018.
This third hospital will help address the growing need for inpatient rehabilitation services in the Indianapolis area.

JOB SUMMARY:

The pharmacist is responsible for the dispensing of prescription medications to hospital inpatients. Provides information about medications and helps patients and clinical staff understand instructions provided by the physician. Monitors the patient's health and progress to assure medications are effective and safe. Adheres to state and federal regulations as well as Joint Commission standards.

• Verifies physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Monitors and evaluates the six critical processes of medication management; determines risk points and is an active participant with physicians and clinical staff in continuous quality and performance improvement.
• Verifies and approves the work of Pharmacy Technician(s).
• Responsible for the management and utilization of the computerized pharmacy system.
• Orders and stores medications, keeping them safe and effective.
• Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness and promotes/ evaluates rational drug therapy that improves pharmaceutical care. Performs anticoagulant monitoring.
• Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
• Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Provides information to the medical staff and administration regarding the cost effective use of pharmaceuticals.
• Works with physicians, specialists and other clinicians to implement appropriate guidelines and protocols for drug use based on evidence based medicine, national guidelines, and literature based protocols.
• Provides drug information to nurses, physicians, and other pharmacists to ensure current information on drug therapy.
• Provides specialized services to assist nursing and patients manage conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc.
• Recommends changes to drug therapy based on patient assessment.
• Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure in order to maintain accurate and complete patient records
• Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
• Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• BS Pharm or Pharm D degree required, accredited clinical residency preferred.
• Must hold a current state license to practice pharmacy.
• Two years' experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.