Pharmacist- PRN
About The Position
The Pharmacist dispenses medications according to prescriptions or written orders from physicians and other authorized medical practitioners. The role evaluates prescriptions for appropriate dosage, therapeutic efficacy, allergies, drug interactions, and contraindications, and advises patients on the use of their medications. The Pharmacist may compound medications and prepare and quality-check sterile medications under special conditions, including intravenous and anti-cancer medications. The role also maintains quality assurance, controlled-substance security, and hazardous-drug disposal procedures; manages patient and pharmacy information in computer systems; and supervises Pharmacy Technicians and less experienced staff. Other position-related duties may be assigned depending on the setting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Pharmacy.
- Current and valid state Pharmacist license.
- Board Certification, as appropriate.
- At least two years of post-graduate experience in Pharmacy.
- Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Dispense prescription drugs prescribed by physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Review prescriptions for accuracy and legality.
- Counsel patients on medication use, including use at home.
- Provide information about drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
- Compound medications using standard formulas and processes, including weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
- Prepare and quality-check sterile medications under special conditions, such as intravenous and anti-cancer medications.
- Ensure prescriptions are filled accurately and identify potentially harmful drug interactions.
- Follow procedures for quality assurance, controlled-substance security, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
- Enter and review patient data in the provided computer system to maintain pharmacy files, charge systems, and inventory.
- Supervise and check the work of Pharmacy Technicians and less experienced staff.
- Perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
