Pharmacist - Pharmacy

Pharmacist - Pharmacy Job Summary Coordinate the drug distribution and clinical pharmacy activities for nursing and support departments with the hospital. Is responsible for safe and efficient methods for coordination of established pharmacy policy concerning drug patient care. Provide clinical drug information to meet the needs of the patient, nurse and physician. Essential Functions Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives. Reviews and interprets physicians' orders for appropriateness relevant to other departments (i.e., drugs for diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, etc.) ensuring that overdoses or under doses have not been prescribed and that interactions, incompatibilities, or toxic compounds will not result from the combination of medications; assures that drugs are appropriately labeled, stored, and utilized according to physicians' instructions. Dispenses prescriptions to outpatients in accordance with hospital policy and in conformance with regulations and laws dealing with the class of prescription; counsels patients about their medications and maintains an accurate up-to-date patient profile. Maintains necessary controls with respect to audited controlled drugs/alcohol; prepares controlled drug requests for delivery by a technician to the designated nursing unit and ensures that the order is accurate, processes returns as necessary. Supervises pre-packing of drugs and control procedures. Provides drug information such as dosing, compatibilities, formulary substitutes, etc. to nursing, physicians and other health care practitioners. Prepares specialized solutions for administration via intravenous route such as chemotherapy, hyper alimentation, antibiotics, etc. and ensures that the stability and sterility of these solutions is appropriate for patient consumption. Participates in in-service education programs when requested. Arranges to obtain drugs in an emergency situation. Maintains a positive and instructional interaction with assigned nursing units; monitors activity on these units, evaluates floor stock supply and assures appropriateness of storage of medications in conformance with regulatory agency and established hospital policies (performance of nursing unit inspections is a monthly requirement). Verifies the work performed by supportive personnel, which includes, but is not limited to, patient drug data entry, cassette filling, unit-dose drug distribution policies and procedures. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the profession by participation in organization memberships; attendance at meetings, lectures, in-services, seminars; reading journals; complies with National Standards of Continuing Education in order to maintain professional competency and proficiency. Participates in clinical programs instituted in the department such as drug level monitoring, antibiotic monitoring, pharmacokinetic consults, etc.; communicates with Coordinator - Clinical Pharmacy Services on such issues as necessary. Assures that the quality of professional services is maintained. Minimum Qualifications Must be a licensed registered pharmacist with a minimum six (6) months experience as a pharmacist. Knowledge, Skills & Ability Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and support agencies. Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must be able to enter and retrieve data using computer systems, system applications, and other office equipment. Acute care experience desired. Working Conditions Will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients and specimens in the working environment; incumbent may experience traumatic situations including psychiatric, dismembered and deceased patients. Physical Requirements Constantly see/visual acuity, talk/hear. Frequently stand, sit, walk, reach, handle/grasp/feel. Occasionally lift/carry 1 to 49 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Oaklawn Hospital