Nestled into the most northern part of Vermont, North Country Hospital is a community-focused 25 bed critical access hospital, where we prioritize the well-being of our neighbors. North Country Hospital is more than just a healthcare provider; we are a vital part of the community, working together to build a healthier future. Our patient’s health is our priority, and we go above and beyond to care in every way possible.
Position Statement
The pharmacist is an integral part of the healthcare team. Providing support for physicians, advanced practitioners, and nursing staff to assure patients receive optimal care and education.
Key Responsibilities:
Attends discharge planning meeting each morning.
Oversees the medication reconciliation process.
Collaborates with providers for medication orders.
Provides education for patients with new medications or complicated medication reconciliation.
Monitors patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
Responds to all codes, traumas and critical patients, when available.
Verifies and checks automated dispensing cabinets as scheduled, such as Omnicell.
Participates in on-call rotation with 30-minute response time if needed to be physically in the facility.
Supervises the filling and dispensing for the Employee Prescription plan.
Reviews all orders for dosing and accuracy in the outpatient treatment center (OTC).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor of Science Degree/Pharm. D
Current Vermont license
One year experience or internship in hospital pharmacy
North Country Hospital is where compassionate professionals, sophisticated technology and quality care come together for your well-being, in all stages of life.
A natural healing environment, North Country Hospital is located on 30 acres near an international lake and some of Vermont’s green mountains. It offers convenient care to the 27,000 residents in Orleans and North Essex County, as well as visitors who travel to enjoy the area’s recreational resources.
In its 100 years, the medical campus has grown to include a surgical suite, obstetrics and gynecology division, 24-hour emergency department, pediatrics ward, an intensive care unit, Medical/Surgical floor and branches for dialysis, orthopedics and sleep disorders, as well as areas for radiology, laboratory and physical therapy. In addition, services are provided at four rural health clinics.
Our hospital meets the highest medical standards and therefore is a provider for the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
As a private, non-profit community hospital, North Country is governed by volunteer members of the community serving on its Board of Trustees. Community is at the core of North Country Hospital’s existence and i...ts commitment to partnering with others to provide the education and programs necessary to empower everyone to attain and maintain a healthy life.
