Pharmacist - Hospital

Trinity Health•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

Physicians orders are evaluated accurately for input into the pharmacy computer system for all disease states and patient age groups. Incompatibility data, drug interaction data, and drug allergy information is thoroughly reviewed for each order processed. Recommendations for therapeutic substitutions or optimizing drug therapy are clear and concise. Patient counseling and drug information is presented in a knowledgeable and informative manner. Adverse drug reactions reported are accurate and thorough. Orders input is timely and consistent with workload demands. All medications and intravenous solutions dispensed are checked for accuracy and completeness. All routinely-scheduled pharmaceuticals are available for administration at the scheduled time. All dispensed pharmaceuticals are accurately weighed, measured, admixed, and labeled properly. Monitors work progress of technicians and assesses and assigns work priorities. Trains pharmacy students, pharmacy interns, technicians, and peers in systems related to pharmacy department. Demonstrates working knowledge of phone, CRT, and printers. Monitors drug usage as it relates to available supply and ensures that adequate supplies are stocked/ordered. Communication, both oral and written, is specific and informative. Parenteral products are prepared using aseptic technique. All patient charges and credits are current and accurate. Problems and concerns are reported to Supervisor in a timely and constructive fashion. Maintains current knowledge of pharmacy profession as well as applicable laws and regulations

Requirements

Graduate School of Pharmacy with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree
Current Florida Pharmacy License

Nice To Haves

Pharm D is preferred
Previous experience as a Pharmacist in a hospital setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluate physician orders accurately for input into the pharmacy computer system.
Review incompatibility, drug interaction, and allergy data.
Provide recommendations for therapeutic substitutions and drug therapy optimization.
Counsel patients and provide drug information.
Report adverse drug reactions accurately.
Ensure timely order input consistent with workload demands.
Check dispensed medications and IV solutions for accuracy and completeness.
Ensure timely availability of routinely-scheduled pharmaceuticals.
Accurately weigh, measure, admix, and label dispensed pharmaceuticals.
Monitor work progress of technicians and assign work priorities.
Train pharmacy students, interns, technicians, and peers.
Demonstrate working knowledge of phone, CRT, and printers.
Monitor drug usage and ensure adequate supplies are stocked/ordered.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Prepare parenteral products using aseptic technique.
Ensure patient charges and credits are current and accurate.
Report problems and concerns to Supervisor in a timely manner.
Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy profession, laws, and regulations