Pharmacist - UH Pharmacy - University Hospital

Pharmacist

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

Assists pharmaceutical activities and functions related to medication use and monitoring for all patient care areas according to departmental and hospital guidelines

Participates in studies, quality monitors and drug evaluations to improve pharmaceutical care and clinical outcomes

Performs patient care activities on the pharmacy computer system in a safe and timely manner

Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information System or the Pharmacy Purchasing System

Performs general pharmacy duties as needed by filling and dispensing medications

Prepares and dispenses IV solutions and compounds medications including Chemotherapy

Dispenses controlled substances as defined by the controlled substance permit

Confirms accuracy of work performed by pharmacy technicians

Reviews physician's orders for appropriate route, dose, scheduling and potential drug interactions and consults physicians as needed

Serves as a resource for medical and nursing staff regarding pharmaceutical activities

Provides drug information for patients as needed

Encourages pharmacy and physician staff to use Formulary medications

Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone

Maintains accurate and complete records

Utilizes the correct documentation tools and procedures for all pharmacy functions

Maintains proper records for all medications and controlled substances dispensed or received

Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict

Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the department; completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas, equipment and supply areas

Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values

Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality

Trains and orients new pharmacy employees to the department and their job functions

Safely performs essential functions with minimum supervision

Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment and supplies that is necessary to perform essential functions

Maintains and operates equipment and reports broken or malfunctioning equipment

Adheres to current Infection control and safety standards

Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job

Maintains competencies as required by law

Participates on committees as assigned

Performance improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE process as assigned

Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records

Regular and prompt attendance and the ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Related duties as required

Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Regular and prompt attendance

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Related duties assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized school of Pharmacy Required

Licensure with the State of Alabama to practice pharmacy Required

CONSUBS - Pharmacist Control Substance certificate Required

IV - IV Certification from an approved Alabama Board of Pharmacy IV certification program within 90 Days Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.