Pharmacist - PRN

ScionHealth•Hollywood, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Hollywood is an 89-bed freestanding long-term acute care hospital that provides in-depth care for extended recovery periods. The hospital offers 24-hour clinical care seven days a week, including two negative pressure rooms and an in-house pharmacy. It is located near Young Circle Park, Hollywood Beach, and various dining and shopping options. The Pharmacist collaborates with the Director of Pharmacy to compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies based on physician prescriptions. This role involves participating in Performance Improvement plans, consulting with Administration, Medical Staff, and hospital staff on quality, regulatory, and risk issues, and serving as a consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff. The Pharmacist assists the Director in coordinating and implementing Pharmacy activities, interprets medication orders, and ensures pharmaceutical preparations adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards. Additionally, the Pharmacist supervises technical support staff, assists with clinical, quality management, and education programs, and provides support for all departments concerning patients aged 18 through the geriatric population (65 and older).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.
Current state license in good standing.
BCLS certification.
Minimum of three (3) months of experience in pharmacy.
Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines.
Experience in facilitating teams.
Experience in writing policies and procedures.
Basic understanding of the role and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.
Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to organize meetings and inspections.
Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from the physician.
Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital.
Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization.
Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff.
Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy.
Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice.
Supervises the technical support staff.
Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs.
Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older.
Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staff.
Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary.
Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric.
Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift.
Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports.
Performs Backup Procedures correctly.
Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks.
Maintains aseptic techniques.
Recycles product as appropriately.
Checks technician prepared products prior to release.
Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs.
Fills orders with correct medication.
Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release.
Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance.
Follows through on fill on arrival orders.
Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy.
Ensures no therapeutic duplication.
Prevents significant drug interaction.
Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies.
Ensures medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state.
Must have knowledge of patient population served.
Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate (Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service).
Interprets levels appropriately.
Modifies doses appropriately.
Writes progress notes per protocol.
Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs.
Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation.
Clarifies controversial orders with physician.
Keeps current on new drugs.
Adds additive in the proper sequence.
Ensures syringe and vial counts reflect what has been made.
Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels.
Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc.
Maintains security of Pharmacy.
Maintains security of controlled substances.
Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc.
Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
Keeps Director informed of workload status.