PHARMACIST (NIGHT SHIFT)

Covenant HealthCare•Saginaw, MI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Evening Staff Pharmacist demonstrates excellent customer service in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of Covenant Healthcare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. The Evening staff pharmacist enters or verifies orders in the computer, compounds, and dispenses pharmaceutical preparations according to authorized prescriptions for our patient population. Monitors work of the Pharmacy technician to ensure accuracy, conformity, and timeliness of pharmaceutical preparations. Consults with nursing, physicians, patients and the public as necessary regarding proper medication use and dosage, potential side effects, and adverse drug reactions. Provides Pharmacy services to patients of all ages. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Pharmacy
Registered pharmacist with current licensure in the State of Michigan.
Attends inservice programs and continuing education activities to meet the organization�s expectations.
Computer competency including but not limited to EPIC and Lotus notes
Ability to utilize all reference material needed to provide pharmaceutical care.
Has the training and abilities necessary to be a Hospital Pharmacist
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to work well with all our customers and able to be tactful in often hectic and stressful situations.
Pharmacist skill set including dispensing and clinical activities
Sound judgment in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
Able to supervise technicians and clerks effectively in dispensing, compounding, and workflow issues while on duty.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

Contributes to organization success targets for net operating margin.
Participates in cost containment efforts through efficient use of supplies, services, and time management.
Adheres to unit/department budgetary practices.
Remains flexible and provides cooperation with 24-hour staffing requirements as required to provide care to our patients.
Follows all Covenant Healthcare policies in regards to attendance, punctuality, and break times.
Models Covenant�s Mission, Vision and Values of keeping our commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Demonstrates excellent customer service.
Communicates with all customers(nurses, physicians, patients etc.) in a professional, therapeutic, and courteous manner.
Has the necessary Pharmacist clinical and distribution skills necessary to provide safe, efficient, and effective pharmaceutical care to our patients according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare and the Pharmacy Department. Works a specialized shift (7/70) that meets the goals and needs of the Pharmacy department.
Collaborates effectively with all health care disciplines to facilitate patient outcomes based on safe Pharmacy practice.
Enters or verifies medication orders efficiently utilizing the EPIC computer application taking care to clarify any questionable, inaccurate, or incomplete orders as necessary.
Ability to provide at least initial dosing on consults generated to Pharmacy by physicians for areas including but not limited to antibiotics, pain medications, IV anticoagulation.
Checks and monitors the work of the technician in the preparation and dispensing of all pharmaceuticals before they leave the department. This includes but is not limited to: Patient non IV admixture medications, IV admixtures and TPN compounding, Stock and replenishment orders for the units including verifying controlled substance inventory, Prepacking of non-unit dose bulk items, Kits used in anesthesia, EMS kits and boxes
Assist the purchasing technicians as required to obtain and maintain inventory of needed pharmaceuticals.
The compounding of all extemporaneous pharmaceuticals for which it is appropriate for pharmacist preparation (e.g. cardioplegics) or lack of trained personnel present.
Chemotherapy preparations and TPN compounding as required
Actively participates in quality management including the documentation of pharmacy interventions and Simplifi.
Updates and maintains knowledge, skills and competencies related to area of practice and ages of patient population.
Participates in unit meetings and activities which support unit function and the overall goals of the organization.
Other duties as assigned.