PHARMACIST INTERN

Job Summary The Pharmacist Intern performs the functions of a licensed pharmacist in preparing andproviding medication distribution and drug information throughout the hospital and to theprimary care team, under the general direction of the Director of Pharmacy and directsupervision of a licensed pharmacist. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. Under the general direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services, the direct supervisionof a registered pharmacist, and within the established departmental policies andprocedures, the incumbent performs the following functions: Assists in routine preparation of medications and inventory management. Prepares and compounds non-sterile compounds and sterile compounds, includinghazardous medications per all ME state and federal rules and laws. Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations.Stays up to date with continuing education requirements pertaining to general pharmacypractice, as well as sterile compounding. Issues pharmacy supplies to various departments throughout the hospital. Performs any task required to provide safe and efficient medication therapy to patients. Monitors the administration of medications to the patient and assists with verification ofmedication orders for dosing, interactions, compatibility, allergies, contraindications, andoverall appropriateness of therapy. Performs daily clinical chart reviews for assigned clinical shifts assessing therapy andutilization of high-risk medications, intervenes as necessary, and documentsappropriately. Creates targeted interventions to decrease the risk of readmission, optimize therapy, andimprove medication safety. Provides updated drug information to providers and staff including cost-effective andoptimized treatment recommendations. Follows clinical guidelines set by medical staff and evaluates patient history in makingclinical decisions. Consults with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, respiratorytherapists, and registered dieticians throughout the hospital system. Works in both centralized and decentralized roles, including the pharmacy, oncologydepartment, ambulatory care practices, emergency department, intensive care unit, andother applicable areas. Provides counseling on new and/or modified medications to patients discharged from theinstitution. Dispenses medications to the automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and/or the nursingunits with the safety of the patient in mind, per all ME state and federal rules and laws. Verifies technician preparation of compounded medication products for accuracy,sterility, and stability. Supervises Pharmacy Technicians Assists with medication area inspections throughout the organization. Participates in performance improvement projects for the department. Performs general clerical duties for the department. Attends and participates in all relevant hospital in-service programs, committees, andrequired events. Participates in Pharmacy training programs and staff meetings. Exercises care in the operation and use of hospital equipment and reference materials.Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continuing functionsof equipment. Maintains work areas in a clean and organized manner. Performs additional tasks as directed by the Director of Pharmacy Maintains all required competencies and completes annual compliance courses on time. Other duties as consistent with this role. Requirements Incumbents are identified as "Waste Handler-Satellite Collection Area" employees and mustcomplete the NHDES required hazardous waste level training as defined in the SJH HazardousWaste Training Plan - 2014 Reports to work as scheduled or communicates deviations to the Director of Pharmacy andEmployee Health (if applicable) Adheres to Personal Appearance Policy Performs work within specified time frames. Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload. Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, and infectioncontrol. Adheres to health system and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all applicablefederal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Works cooperatively with all staff. Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in apositive manner. Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities Job Knowledge and Skills Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able toexplain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job,with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills andabilities and to possess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid ofmechanical devices to safely perform the essential functions of the job Ability to be committed to the observation of aseptic techniques in handling sterileproducts and equipment, and the maintenance of a stringently clean work area at alltimes. Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the demographics and/ orspecific needs of the patient population served by the hospital. Demonstrates proficiency in assessing, responding, and adapting treatment of care tomeet the needs of the patient population served by the hospital. Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Ability to pick, pinch, type orotherwise work with fingers rather than the whole hand. Ability to apply pressure toobject with fingers and palm. Ability to express or exchange ideas using the spoken and written word. Ability to receive detailed information through oral and written communication (e.g., in normal office setting), and to make fine discrimination in sound. Ability to plan and perform a wide variety of duties requiring general knowledge ofpolicies and procedures applicable for that area. Requires considerable judgment to workindependently toward general results, devising methods, modifying, or adapting standardprocedures to meet different conditions, making decisions based on precedent and policy Ability to establish and maintain communications and positive working relationshipswithin the department and with other hospital departments. Ability to developrelationships with patients, employees, regulatory agencies, vendors, and the public. Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correctsituations. Ability to present clinical findings to a multidisciplinary and make recommendationsbased on evidence based, patient centered clinical judgement. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education accreditedcollege of pharmacy required. 1 - 3 years of pharmacy technician experience required Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program Experience working on a team preferred. License/Certification: Current Maine Pharmacy Intern by the Maine Board of Pharmacy required. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider preferred An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas ofresponsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirement Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values: Compassion Integrity Collaboration Excellence We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history). Comp Range: $19.55 - $26.92 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr