Job Description
JOB TITLE: Pharmacist Location: Mount Vernon, Washington area
Job Type: Full-time
ABOUT VISANTE We are a specialized consulting firm focused on helping hospitals and health systems accelerate strong clinical, operational, and financial performance through pharmacy. Our team of professionals brings deep, contemporary expertise and innovation to advancing all aspects of a fully integrated health system pharmacy program, driving significant value quickly.
JOB SUMMARY: Visante is seeking a dedicated and skilled Pharmacist to join our Specialty Pharmacy Services team. This role is integral to delivering high-quality services and optimal patient outcomes. Under the Supervision of the Specialty Pharmacy Manager, you will be responsible for evaluating pharmacotherapy, focusing on treatment efficiency, effectiveness, and drug cost. Your responsibilities will include clinical monitoring, regulatory compliance, and operational support while supervising Pharmacy Technicians and Medication Access Specialists.
WORK LOCATION AND TRAVEL: This is an on-site position in the Mt. Vernon, Washington area with flexibility for remote work, as scheduled—minimal travel. - Manage clinical and distributive activities at the hospital’s pharmacy locations, ensuring effective medication therapy.
- Provide compassionate and appropriate medication therapy, address patient concerns with confidentiality, and complete the medication distribution processes.
- Oversee therapy management in accordance with organization policies and protocols, identify and address medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Order and manage pharmacy supplies, medications, and materials to ensure compliance with regulations and complete documentation in a timely manner.
- Serve as a medication access specialist, as needed, and assume responsibility for overall pharmacy operations and services in the absence of the Specialty Pharmacy Manager.
- Oversee the work of pharmacy interns and technicians, ensuring compliance with delegated tasks and organizational standards.
- Consistently demonstrate the ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs assigned by the Specialty Pharmacy Manager or hospital leadership.
- Complete appropriate documentation promptly, following Client policies and procedures.
- Organize job functions and work area(s) to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.
- Contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and participates in QI activities.
- Ensure adherence to established standards, client policies, and Visante procedures. Report and resolve safety issues and incidents promptly.
- When authorized by the Specialty Pharmacy Manager, serve as their designated alternate, managing the Specialty Pharmacy Program’s operations, including performance, personnel, and patient management oversight.
- Utilize support systems to maintain leadership continuity, collaborating with the Director of Pharmacy, the Compliance Officer, Human Resources, and the Finance Department, as needed.
- Provide relevant updates and handoffs to the Specialty Pharmacy Manager upon their return to ensure continuity of leadership activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Specialty Pharmacy Manager, Visante Leadership team, or designee.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS: EDUCATION - Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) strongly preferred
- Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Washington with license in good standing, or eligible for licensure
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS - Minimum of 3 years of retail or specialty pharmacy experience preferred. Washington State Board of Pharmacy licensure is required.
- American Heart Association BLS certification is required within six months of hire.
- PGY1/2 ASHP-accredited residency completion preferred
OTHER SKILLS - Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; strong understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics; ability to interpret and apply regulatory standards; Good judgment, leadership, and customer service skills.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Visante offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid time off
- May be eligible for up to 10% annual performance bonus
Salary Range: $116,475 - $174,712. Offers are based on relative years of experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands outlined here represent those necessary for an employee to effectively perform the essential functions of this job. While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for extended periods, particularly while working in the pharmacy. The role involves repetitive tasks such as typing, sitting, answering phones, and using computers and computer systems throughout the day. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. The role is based in an indoor, climate-controlled environment when in the office.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT : Visante is an equal opportunity employer. Visante’s people are its greatest asset and provide the resources that have made the company what it is today. Visante is, therefore, committed to maintaining an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and violence. This means there can be no deference because of age, religion or creed, gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
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