A job description
Join a community hospital in Berlin, VT, as a pharmacist specializing in sterile compounding. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for medication reconciliation, order verification, and IV compounding. The facility operates on a rotating schedule and requires weekend availability. A scenic location awaits you, though reliable transportation is necessary due to limited public transport.

Key Details
– Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
– Setting: Hospital
– Start Date: Within the next 2 weeks
– Schedule: Monday–Sunday, shifts range from 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, or 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM with weekend requirements
– Patient Population: Adult
– Location: Berlin, VT
– Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
– Weekly direct deposit
– Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
– Supportive credentialing assistance
– Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
– Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
– Medication reconciliation and order verification
– Management of vancomycin dosing and labs, including renal dosing
– Compounding hazardous and non-hazardous IV medications
– Operating within pharmacy protocols and procedures such as refill and maintenance of PYXIS machines

Qualifications
– 5 years of pharmacy experience, specifically in sterile compounding
– Certified Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or equivalent
– BLS certification
– Proficiency with EPIC and PYXIS systems

Working Hours
– 8-hour shifts with varying start times
– Weekend availability required
– No call or holiday requirements

Skills
– Competency in sterile compounding techniques, including finger-tip and broth tests
– Strong mathematical skills for dosage calculations
– Effective communication and collaboration within a healthcare team
– Ability to work efficiently in high-demand situations

Please ensure all employment gaps over 90 days are explained upon application. Note that reliable transportation is necessary, as public transportation is not accessible in this area. Vehicles should be equipped with all-season or snow tires between November and April.