Northeast Georgia Health System-posted about 2 months ago
Gainesville, GA
5,001-10,000 employees
Hospitals

Responsible for providing "pharmaceutical care" which is defined as the responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improves a patient's quality of life. Interacts with physicians, employees and patients throughout the hospital. This position will care for patients in the neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

  • Provide customers with prescribed medications in an accurate and efficient manner to enhance the health of the NGHS Community.
  • Perform analysis to ensure correct entry of each medication order including processing all medication orders for completeness, accuracy and dosing schedule.
  • Communicate with physician for any questions concerning a medication order for non-formulary request.
  • Maintain proper aseptic technique and knowledge base when preparing chemotherapy and IV admixtures.
  • Actively participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service to provide the customer with quality pharmaceutical care.
  • Demonstrate basic pharmacokinetic skills and apply these principles to clinical situations.
  • Perform clinical monitoring such as kinetics, nutrition review, chart review, and case management and necessary interventions on assigned patients.
  • Assure that all patients are updated on a daily basis and explain the pharmacy role in managing their outcome.
  • Communicate with physician during the monitoring process regarding dosing adjustments or levels obtained.
  • Maintain NGMC's Drug Formulary by contacting physician with a formulatory alternative when a non-formulatory drug is written.
  • Participate in identifying and investigating adverse drug reactions with the completion of an adverse drug reaction form when appropriate.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement and its application to patient care.
  • Communicate effectively with Physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy personnel and other hospital staff to provide quality care to our patients.
  • Consult with prescriber when questions arise pertaining to medication, dosage or directions for use.
  • Provide drug information to physicians and/or hospital personnel.
  • Supervise technician productivity and provide guidance and training in a respectful and considerate manner.
  • Take ownership of problems by reporting issues to appropriate hospital staff to achieve desired outcome.
  • Responsible for the proper handling and distribution of controlled substances to comply with federal and state regulations.
  • Train pharmacy personnel and provide constructive feedback to appropriate supervisor or manager on employee performance.
  • Responsible for fully reading and complying with department email(s) upon receipt of such communication.
  • Complies with pharmacy and NGMC policies and procedures.
  • Licensure or other certifications: Pharm D. or R.Ph.
  • Educational Requirements: Pharm. D. or BS Degree
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