PHARMACIST - CASUAL

divh2Pharmacist - Casual/h2pJob Category: Pharmacy/ppPart-Time/ppOn-site/ppUnity Twp Unity Township, PA, USA/ppTravel Required: Yes/ph3Job Details/h3pstrongJob Summary/strong/ppThe Pharmacist provides clinical support and distribution services in coordination with physicians, nurses, and ancillary personnel in delivering quality and cost effective drug therapy to patients. This position assumes responsibility for problem solving, teaching, and systems control. This position leads daily activities of the technical and student staff./ppstrongEssential Job Functions/strong/pulliAccurately profile medication orders meeting all Pharmacy policy and procedure requirements./liliReview patient allergy information, duplicate therapy, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and medication dosage appropriateness./liliConsult with Physicians, Nursing, and other healthcare professionals to resolve order discrepancies./liliProfile medication orders completely and accurately./liliAccurately dispense unit dose tablets, capsules, and liquids, topical, optic and ophthalmic preparations to ensure that all patients receive accurate, appropriate, and timely drug therapy./liliEnsure that all medications are reviewed for appropriateness prior to dispensing./liliOperational responsibility to provide a productive department workflow and efficient medication order turnover rate./liliCompound or supervise the compounding of extemporaneous medications./liliAccurately check all medications prepared by the Pharmacy Technician or Student prior to dispensing./liliCompound and dispense injectable medications to ensure that all patients receive accurate, appropriate and timely drug therapy./liliAseptically prepare and/or supervise the preparation of injectable medications and chemotherapy solutions according to USP 797 standards./liliAccurately document and maintain necessary records./liliPerform various clinical functions such as pharmacokinetic monitoring and dosing, renal dosing of medication, therapeutic interchange, intravenous to Oral Dosing Conversion, Coumadin dosing program (Inpatient/Outpatient), Collaborative Care Rounding, drug monitoring, and provide drug information to other healthcare professionals./liliAccurately document, maintain records and perform other responsibilities for controlled substances to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies./liliPerform and maintain accurate Schedule II controlled substances inventory./liliMonitor usage, investigate discrepancies, and accurately dispense controlled substances within the facility./liliDispense prescriptions and provide service to outpatient customers as applicable/liliMaintain prescription files according to current state requirements./liliWork with 3rd party payors to adjudicate prescription claims./liliSubmit narcotic record monthly to the state./liliDispense medications for bedside delivery program and counsel patients as necessary./liliHospice fill prescriptions for hospice patients including kits and prescription requests/liliStaff the outpatient pharmacy./liliSupport Performance Improvement Programs within the department./liliEnter medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and pharmacist interventions into the reporting or pharmacy system./liliDocument pharmacokinetic consults./liliEducate co-workers and the public on various drug information topics./liliPresent new drug topics and update drug information to co-workers at Pharmacy meetings./liliPresent various drug topics to nursing/medical staff as requested./liliCognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level./liliAchieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job./liliAbility to think and concentrate for an entire shift./liliOther duties as assigned./li/ulpstrongRequired Qualifications/strong/pulliPharmD or Bachelors Degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy./liliMust complete continuing education as required by the State Board of Pharmacy./liliStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment./liliStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience./li/ulpstrongPreferred Qualifications/strong/pulliHospital pharmacy experience./liliCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required with AAI license./liliAuthorization to Administer Injectable Medications license from the State of Pennsylvania./li/ulpstrongLicense, Certification Clearances/strong/pulliCurrent licensure to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Pennsylvania or obtain within 90 days of hire./liliPA Act 34 Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance./li/ulpstrongSupervisory Responsibilities/strong/pulliThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department./li/ulpstrongPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work/strong/pulliIncumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)./liliTravel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations./li/ulpstrongEqual Employment Opportunity/strong/ppIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations./ppstrongDisclaimer/strong/ppThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice./ppstrongWork Environment/strong/ppstrongEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines /strong/ppWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.Essential Absolute Necessity.Marginal Minimal Necessity.Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never/ppExtreme Heat - X - X/ppExtreme Cold - X - X/ppHeights - X - X/ppConfined Spaces - X - X/ppExtreme Noise(85dB) - X - X/ppMechanical Hazards - X - X/ppUse of Vibrating Tools - X - X/ppOperates Vehicle - X - X/ppOperates Heavy Equipment - X - X/ppUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - X - X/ppRotates All Shifts - X - X/pp8 Hours Shifts - X - X/pp10-12 Hours Shifts - X - X/ppOn-Call - X - X/ppOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) - X - X/ppTravel Between Sites - X - X/ppDirect Patient Care - X - X/ppRespirator Protective Equipment - X - X/ppEye Protection - X - X/ppHead Protection (hard hat) - X - X/ppHearing Protection - X - X/ppHand Protection - X - X/ppFeet, Toe Protection - X - X/ppBody Protection - X - X/ppLatex Exposure - X - X/ppSolvent Exposure - X - X/ppPaint (direct use) Exposure - X - X/p/div