Pharmacist Full Time Days

Kindred Healthcare•Aurora, CO

1d•$50 - $79•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy to compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with prescriptions and applicable legal, ethical, and professional standards. The role supports hospital performance improvement, advises Administration and clinical staff on quality, regulatory, and risk issues, consults with clinical and Medical Staff, and assists the Director with coordinating Pharmacy activities. The Pharmacist supervises technical support staff and contributes to clinical, quality management, and education programs. The position supports care for adult and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist interprets medication orders, reviews patient profiles for safe and appropriate therapy, prepares and checks medications, supports IV and pharmacokinetics services, and provides drug information and guidance to patients and healthcare professionals. The role also maintains Pharmacy and controlled-substance security, helps ensure compliance with required procedures, and assists technicians with technical tasks.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharmacist degree.
Current state pharmacist license in good standing.
BCLS certification.
At least three months of pharmacy experience.
Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA, and state guidelines.
Experience facilitating teams.
Experience writing policies and procedures.
Basic understanding of computer use for processing prescription orders 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.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Good and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

Compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with prescriptions and professional standards.
Participate in hospital performance improvement plans and advise Administration, Medical Staff, and hospital staff on quality, regulatory, and risk issues.
Consult with and support clinical and Medical Staff and assist the Director of Pharmacy in coordinating and implementing Pharmacy activities.
Supervise Pharmacy technical support staff and provide professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
Maintain and disseminate drug information through staff in-service education and consultation with patients, hospital staff, and medical staff.
Assist other Pharmacists and Technicians with routine duties and technical tasks as needed.
Exercise professional judgment when providing therapeutic and drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
Provide care and medication support appropriate to adult and geriatric patients.
Enter a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift and generate required reports, including pick IV and production reports; perform backup procedures correctly.
Maintain aseptic technique, recycle products appropriately, and check technician-prepared products before release.
Ensure IV refrigerator temperature and hood-cleaning logs are maintained.
Fill medication orders accurately, prepare unit-of-use dosages when possible, and prioritize STAT, now, waiting, and fill-on-arrival orders.
Review patient profiles for appropriate and safe drug therapy, including therapeutic duplication, interactions, allergies, and suitability based on patient characteristics and condition.
Provide pharmacokinetics dosing services, interpret drug levels, adjust doses, document 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 correct sequence, maintain accurate syringe and vial counts, and label and package products correctly.
Maintain Pharmacy and controlled-substance security and inform staff of pending problems or callbacks.
Keep the Director informed of workload status.
Maintain good attendance and support meetings and inspections.