Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Pharmacist

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedures. Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from physicians. Participates in Performance Improvement plans within the facility. Consults with and advises administration, medical staff, and facility staff on quality, regulatory, and risk issues. Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. Interprets medication orders and compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical preparations. Supervises technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management, and education programs. Provides support for all departments regarding the care of patients aged 18 through geriatric patients aged 65 and older. Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education. Acts as a consultant for patients, facility, and medical staff. Actively assists other pharmacists and technicians in routine duties when necessary. Directs activities and provides professional and technical guidance to pharmacy personnel. Exerts professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information. Is competent in addressing the treatment needs of adult and geriatric patients. Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift. Generates required reports, including production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly. Assists technicians in performing technical tasks. Maintains aseptic techniques. Recycles products appropriately. Checks technician-prepared products prior to release. Ensures the technician maintains temperature and cleaning logs for the I.V. refrigerator. Fills orders with correct medication. Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release. Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, NOW, and WAITING orders in order of importance. Follows through on fill on arrival orders. Reviews patient profiles to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy. Prevents therapeutic duplication and significant drug interactions. Ensures that medications ordered are appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function, and disease state. Keeps current on new drugs. Labels containers accurately, including auxiliary labels. Maintains security of the pharmacy and controlled substances. Informs staff of pending problems. Prepares units of use dosage when possible. Keeps the Director informed of workload status. Prioritizes work to adequately manage incoming orders. Clarifies controversial orders with physicians. Calculates fluid, electrolyte, and calorie needs. Monitors patient appropriateness for formulations. Writes progress notes following protocol. Dates, times, and initials all vials for reuse. Syringe and vial counts must reflect production accurately. Completes packages including seals and protective wraps. Ensures the optimized use of pharmacy resources.