Pharmacist - Pediatric Pharmacy

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

54d

About The Position

New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $3,000 or $5,000 sign-on bonus! Relocation assistance provided when located outside a 100 mile radius! General Description: Under general supervision, performs professional level work in the compounding, dispensing and preservation of drugs and medicines. Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals for patient care Maintains and reviews patient profiles to ensure appropriateness of drug therapy, allergies, interactions and side effects Investigates reports of adverse drug reactions and prepare required reports Advises staff, physicians and customers, as needed, with information regarding the appropriate use of medications Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians Ensures that inventory levels are adequately maintained and drugs have not expired Assists with in-service education for the hospital staff and pharmacy related training General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited pharmacy degree program (Bachelor of Science or Pharm. D)
Experience: None
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Eligible to take the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy license Examination
Special Requirement: Incumbents may continue in this classification for up to 6 months and must pass the Pharmacy Board examination.
Knowledge of the principles and procedures associated with pharmacology
Ability to prioritize work
Good communication skills along with the ability to translate technical information into terms the general public can understand
Knowledge of professional standards and state and federal guidelines governing the dispensing of drugs
Computer skills

Responsibilities

Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals for patient care
Maintains and reviews patient profiles to ensure appropriateness of drug therapy, allergies, interactions and side effects
Investigates reports of adverse drug reactions and prepare required reports
Advises staff, physicians and customers, as needed, with information regarding the appropriate use of medications
Oversees the work of pharmacy technicians
Ensures that inventory levels are adequately maintained and drugs have not expired
Assists with in-service education for the hospital staff and pharmacy related training
Performs other duties as assigned