Pharmacist- Per Diem Days
About The Position
The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy to compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with standard procedures and legal, ethical, and professional standards. The role supports the Director in coordinating and implementing Pharmacy activities, supervises technical support staff, and provides clinical, quality management, and education support. The Pharmacist consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff, and hospital staff on quality, regulatory, and risk issues, and serves as a consultant to clinical and Medical Staff. The position provides support to departments caring for adult and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist participates in hospital Performance Improvement plans and helps maintain and disseminate drug information through staff education and consultation. Duties include interpreting medication orders; reviewing patient profiles for safe and appropriate drug therapy; preparing, labeling, checking, and dispensing medications; supporting IV preparation and aseptic practices; guiding technicians; and maintaining Pharmacy and controlled-substance security. The Pharmacist also performs pharmacokinetic dosing activities, documents progress notes according to protocol, monitors formulation appropriateness, and clarifies orders with physicians as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharmacist degree.
- Current state license in good standing.
- BCLS certification.
- At least three months of pharmacy experience.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA, and state guidelines.
- Basic understanding of computer use in prescription-order processing and minimum word-processing skills.
- Self-motivated and self-directed, with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to organize meetings and inspections.
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Good and regular attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating teams.
- Experience writing policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Participate in maintaining and disseminating drug information through in-service education and consultation with patients, hospital staff, and medical staff.
- Assist other Pharmacists and Technicians with routine duties as needed; direct Pharmacy personnel and provide professional and technical guidance.
- Use professional judgment to provide therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
- Provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.
- Enter at least 40 orders per four-hour shift.
- Generate required reports, including Pick I.V. and Production reports, and perform backup procedures correctly.
- Assist Technicians with technical tasks and maintain aseptic techniques.
- Check technician-prepared products before release and ensure technicians maintain IV refrigerator temperature and hood-cleaning logs.
- Fill orders with the correct medication and verify support staff accuracy before medication release.
- Prioritize STAT, Now, and Waiting orders and follow through on fill-on-arrival orders.
- Review patient profiles for appropriate and safe drug therapy, including therapeutic duplication, drug interactions, allergies, patient characteristics, renal function, and disease state.
- Perform pharmacokinetic dosing activities, interpret levels, modify doses, write progress notes per protocol, and date, time, and initial vials for reuse.
- Calculate fluid, electrolyte, and calorie needs; assess formulation appropriateness; and clarify controversial orders with physicians.
- Keep current on new drugs; add additives in the proper sequence; maintain accurate syringe and vial counts; and accurately label and package products.
- Maintain Pharmacy and controlled-substance security and inform staff of pending problems and physical callbacks.
- Prepare unit-of-use doses when possible and keep the Director informed of workload status.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for benefit-eligible employees.
- 401(k).
- FSA/HSA.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Wellness benefits.
