Pharmacist (PRN) - Pharmacy

Job Description
Per Diem, Days

Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. Additionally: ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May also advise physicians on medication utilization.

Responsibilities

Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders written for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status

Advise patient care team on patient's medication therapy and document such interventions

Order verification and performing medication profile reviews that should include but not limited to checking for duplications, drug- drug and drug-food interactions, allergies, drug appropriateness, dosing, and frequency

Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records

Check High Risk IVs, renal dose adjusting medications, IV to PO conversions, initiates/modifies/ discontinues therapy, and mediates black box warning interventions

Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored, and maintained

Supervise the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing process of drugs and supplies, including technical personnel performing these functions

Maintain relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission standards

Provide for collaborative practice management as per facility-approved protocols for anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin, and aminoglycoside consults, etc.

Assist with medication reconciliation and clarification of unsafe and unclear drug therapy orders

Provide education to patients on the use of medications as needed

Participate in the education and training of healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and students) in relation to medication use

Demonstrate regulatory compliance as evidenced by timely completion of nursing unit inspections, as needed

Maintain professional competence with pharmacy department and state licensing requirements via staff development, independent study, and/or professional activities

Qualifications
Education

Required: Pharm.

D. or BS in Pharmacy

Experience

Preferred: Hospital experience

Certifications

Required: Pharmacy license. AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS required if direct patient care responsibilities.

Preferred: Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), CGP, etc.

Physical Demands
Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent standing and walking. Frequent reaching, stooping, and bending. Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position.

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