Pharmacist

The US Oncology Network•Niles, IL

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Pharmacist I compounds and dispenses medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and practices. This entry-level position prepares and maintains records for prescriptions, patient charges, and inventory. The pharmacist consults with nursing and medical staff about prescriptions, orders, drug and pharmaceutical details, patient reactions, errors, and complaints. The role includes initiating and following quality assurance and safety policies and procedures, monitoring compliance with legal regulations and accreditation organizations, and supporting the US Oncology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
Current Pharmacist license in the state of practice.

Nice To Haves

Oncology background preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and dispense medication orders.
Maintain and evaluate patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess orders for incompatibilities.
Check orders for completeness, verify patient information, and confirm proper physician authorization.
Ensure insurance approval before admixing; accurately and promptly admix drugs as ordered by physicians according to department guidelines, and prepare drugs within OSHA and interoffice guidelines.
Ensure correct preparation of formulas and medications.
Check prescriptions for completeness and calculate correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
Organize and direct technician workflow; verify technicians’ preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, order entries, charges, and inspections.
Provide pharmacological information by answering questions and requests from healthcare professionals and patients.
Provide and document drug counseling for all patients.
Ensure adherence to legal and professional requirements, including controlled-substance requirements.
Consult with patients about pre-existing conditions to assess medication compatibility.
Instruct patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake, warn them of potential side effects, and provide professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
Participate in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs.
Properly dispose of materials used when mixing chemotherapy and non-chemotherapy IVs.
Log and date drugs in use, check drugs monthly for expiration, and maintain accurate temperature logs.
Maintain accurate logs for protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
Assist with medication inventory control, order supplies and medications, and receive and shelve medications.
Ensure standard drug supplies are adequately stocked in all departments.
Prepare labels, file and prepare billing, and compute prices.
Receive new drug education from drug representatives and stay abreast of new information.
Maintain confidentiality of information related to patients and medical staff.
Prepare reports and conduct monitoring activities as directed.