Pharmacist- Part-time

PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL•Greencastle, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Support hospital pharmacy operations to ensure physician orders are reviewed and processed, and medications are dispensed to patients upon receipt, in as timely and safe a manner as possible. Comply with all Hospital and departmental policies, as well as state and federal laws. 20hrs/wk average + some weekend work- every 3rd

Requirements

Valid Indiana Pharmacist License
Computer Skills - required to work with several programs at once (Word, Excel, Omnicell, Rx30, EHR systems)
Must exercise sound administrative and professional judgement
Requires the ability to work efficiently under broad guidelines and must frequently exercise judgement in decision making
Requires very high degree of accuracy
Exceptional customer service skills
Abides by all HIPAA (Health Information and Portability Accountability Act) guidelines
Abides by all hospital and departmental policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Evaluates providers drug orders for appropriateness to promote optimal patient outcomes, including collection and interpretation of patient data.
Processes provider drug orders, delegating product prep activities to pharmacy technicians when appropriate.
Consults with various health care professionals and provides information and guidance concerning appropriate drug use. Interacts directly with patients to elicit information or provide education.
Assists in ensuring drug storage locations are maintained properly, and that pharmacy inventory is maintained at appropriate levels.
Reviews and assumes responsibility for products prepared by pharmacy technicians under their supervision.
Participates in and/or provides support to hospital committees to help establish drug-related policies and monitor use.
Participates in departmental and hospital performance improvement activities to promote quality in the medication use process.
Assists Director of Pharmacy in managing daily departmental activities.
Assists in orienting new personnel and/or students.
Responds to cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures as requested.