Pharmacist - Sign-On Bonus

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Job Summary

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician

Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital

Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization

Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy

Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice

Supervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs

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

Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports; Performs Backup Procedures correctly

Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks

Maintains aseptic techniques

Recycles product as appropriately

Checks technician prepared products prior to release

Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs

Fills orders with correct medication

Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release

Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance

Follows through on fill on arrival orders

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. Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.

Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs

Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation

Clarifies controversial orders with physician.

Keeps current on new drugs

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.

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

Prioritizes work to prepare Stat, now and waiting in order of importance

Follows through on fill on arrival orders

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

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

Ability to organize meetings and inspections

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree

Licenses/Certifications

Current state license in good standing

BCLS certification

Experience

Minimum of three (3) months of experience in pharmacy

Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines

Experience in facilitating teams

Experience in writing policies and procedures