Job Summary

Under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staff.
• Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary. Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
• Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric.
• Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift. (Requires second verification from Licensed Pharmacist)
• Generates required reports.
• Performs Backup Procedures correctly.
• Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks.
• Checks technician prepared products prior to release with licensed Pharmacist oversight.
• Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release with licensed Pharmacist oversight.
• Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy. No therapeutic duplication. Prevents significant drug interaction. Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies. Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state. Must have knowledge of patient population served.
• Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service: Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate. Interprets levels appropriately. Modifies doses appropriately. Writes progress notes per protocol with licensed Pharmacist oversight.
• Parenteral Nutrition: Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs. Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation with licensed Pharmacist oversight.
• Clarifies controversial orders with physician with licensed Pharmacist oversight.
• Keeps current on new drugs.
• Ensures compliance with sterile compounding policies and procedures. Maintains aseptic techniques. Ensures Technician maintains IV refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs. Adds additive in the proper sequence. Syringe and Vial counts reflect what has been made. Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels. Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc. Recycles products appropriately.
• Maintains security of Pharmacy. Maintains security of controlled substances. Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc.
• Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. Keeps Director informed of workload status. (Requires second verification from Licensed Pharmacist)
• Prioritizes work to prepare Stat, now and waiting in order of importance. Follows through on fill on arrival orders and returns.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must obtain pharmacist licensure within 12 months of hire.
• Basic understanding of the role and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.
• Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• BS or PharmD from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Licenses/Certification

• State board of pharmacy intern license, BLS Certification

Experience

• Hospital pharmacy practice preferred.

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