Outpatient Staff Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Major Duties:

Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.

Interprets medication orders (verbal & written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication prescription labels/profiles accurately. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.

Compounds and accurately dispenses pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances and chemotherapy products.

Maintain records as required by law.

Has the ultimate responsibility in facilitating the delivery of the correct drug in the correct dosage to the correct patient.

Assess and optimize pharmacotherapy for Veteran patients of the Syracuse VA Medical Center.

Each pharmacist assigned to a specific tour will complete the orders for that tour.

Evaluate drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose within the context of the individual patient's medical conditions.

Adjust therapeutic regimen as indicated following through on problems and paying attention to detail.

Complete medication reconciliation for discharge planning along with the completion of physicians' discharge medication orders, the dispensing of appropriate medications in a timely manner, and the counseling of patients who are being discharged from this facility, concerning the proper use of their medications. This counseling will include administration, food-drug/drug-drug interactions, proper storage of drugs, as well as the procedure to follow in cases of a missed dose. Additionally, to support basic Inpatient Pharmacy section activities such as warfarin monitoring, pharmacokinetic dosing, medical team rounding, and being a member of the Discharge Pharmacy Team.

Provide drug dosing recommendations as outlined in the pharmaceutical care plan model.

Reviews control substance orders for appropriateness based on indication, previous usage history, and compliance. Recommends changes as appropriate.

Is able to multi-process i.e. able to continue to process orders, & answer questions from technical staff &/or patients (via phone or in person).

Reads, extracts, and interprets information in the patient medical record accurately.

Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.

Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.

Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel in the absence of a supervisor. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.

Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.

Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Direct calls to appropriate personnel.

Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized.

Maintains competence required for current position.

Maintains current pharmacist licensure.

Attends pharmacy staff meetings when possible. If not in attendance, reads the staff meeting minutes.

Attends orientation, education and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy.

Utilizes available educational resources/ opportunities and strives to continually expand therapeutic knowledge base.

Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 0800-1600, every other week 1130-2000, Occasional weekends, and subject to change based off department needs.

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 21L10A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized