Pharmacist in Charge - Hospital Contract

General Hours of Work: Days (1 to 2 days per month on site required)

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt (Salaried)

Department/Unit: Pharmacy

Reports To: Pharmacy Director of Onsite Services

Location: Northwest Kansas

SUMMARY:

4500 N Lewis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

4500 N Lewis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

4500 N Lewis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise and organize daily pharmacy operations, managing pharmacy technicians and nurses as needed to maintain accurate records, licenses, permits, and meeting attendance.
• Serve on various committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Infection Control, and Medical Staff Committees.
• Establish and review departmental goals for continuous quality improvement (CQI) on a quarterly basis.
• Physically work in the hospital at a frequency determined by the contract and regulatory requirements to address urgent tasks.
• Develop, implement, and annually review departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding pharmaceutical issues, drug information, and in-services.
• Monitor patient profiles for drug interactions, allergies, dosage adjustments, and provide counseling to patients on proper medication usage.
• Oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, maintain medication inventory, and ensure compliance with controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain a customer-service-focused relationship with hospital leadership, pharmacy, and nursing staff.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Hospital experience or completion of an ASHP-accredited Residency preferred.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Must hold appropriate licensure for practice in states served. Additional state pharmacist licenses may be required based on job assignment.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for Avel eCare automobile liability insurance.

About Avel eCare

Avel eCare is a nationally recognized leader in telemedicine, operating one of the most extensive virtual healthcare networks in the world. Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Avel partners with over 650 healthcare systems, rural hospitals, clinics, and facilities to deliver innovative telehealth solutions. Our services span Behavioral Health, Critical Care, Emergency, Hospitalist, Pharmacy, Specialty Care, Senior Care, and School Health, impacting nearly two million patients annually.

For three decades, Avel has been at the forefront of healthcare innovation, developing telehealth solutions that reduce costs, save time, and remove barriers to quality care. Join our mission-driven team and help reshape the future of healthcare.

Mission

"Every person and every community deserves access to high-quality care." At Avel eCare, we collaborate with local clinicians through telemedicine to ensure high-quality care is available when and where it’s needed most.

Vision

"Healthcare without boundaries." Avel eCare is a catalyst for change in healthcare, fostering a future defined by service, quality, collaboration, and innovation.

JOB CODE: 369