Inpatient Pharmacist

KurzSolutions•Belcourt, ND

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quentin N Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility located in Belcourt, North Dakota, is a 27-bed hospital serving a population of approximately 14,550 Native Americans. The QNBMHCF Outpatient provides 24-Hour Emergency Services, Laboratory, Radiology (CAT Scan & Mobile MRI) and 24-Hour Pharmacy Services. Ambulatory services consist of Optometry, Dental, Clinical, Emergency, Podiatry, and Same-Day Clinic. This facility also offers Behavioral Health. In the inpatient pharmacy, the Pharmacist must be able to check orders against the MAR to ensure they were accurately prescribed. The Pharmacist must be able to compound and accurately label IV additives from the doctor's orders. Screen patient charts to align medication orders with chart notes, lab work, vitals, and allergies. Process new medication orders and fulfill prescription orders as required. Ensure accuracy of filled prescription orders. Educate patients on medication therapy and provide necessary information. Collaborate with the pharmacy team and providers for timely and accurate pharmaceutical services. Address provider inquiries regarding drug therapy and ensure proper medication dispensation. Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies and adverse reactions to medications. Handle telephone calls, refill requests, and input outside prescriptions into the system. Conduct controlled substance audits as directed. The Pharmacist assists with order organization and performs patient pill counts at the pharmacy window when necessary.

Requirements

Must have a degree from a school of pharmacy approved by a state-accrediting agency.
Shall possess a current, active, unrestricted license from any of the 50 United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia.
Shall maintain continuing education/certification.
Have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacist within the past 36 months.

Responsibilities

Enter prescriptions using the ScriptPro and Pyxis computer software.
Process prescriptions accurately in adherence to medical guidelines.
Verify prescription completeness, appropriateness, and interactions as per policies.
Provide medication instructions and address medical queries following protocols.
Manage controlled medications and document patient medical information according to guidelines.
Check orders against the MAR to ensure they were accurately prescribed.
Compound and accurately label IV additives from the doctor's orders.
Screen patient charts to align medication orders with chart notes, lab work, vitals, and allergies.
Process new medication orders and fulfill prescription orders as required.
Ensure accuracy of filled prescription orders.
Educate patients on medication therapy and provide necessary information.
Collaborate with the pharmacy team and providers for timely and accurate pharmaceutical services.
Address provider inquiries regarding drug therapy and ensure proper medication dispensation.
Recognize and respond to life-threatening emergencies and adverse reactions to medications.
Handle telephone calls, refill requests, and input outside prescriptions into the system.
Conduct controlled substance audits as directed.
Assist with order organization and perform patient pill counts at the pharmacy window when necessary.