Pharmacist FT Days

Kindred Healthcare•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and follows standard procedures to compound and dispense medications and pharmaceutical supplies based on physicians’ written prescriptions. The role supports the coordination and implementation of Pharmacy activities, supervises technical support staff, and contributes to clinical, quality management, and education programs. The Pharmacist interprets medication orders and provides pharmaceutical care in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards. The Pharmacist serves as a consultant to clinical, Medical Staff, hospital staff, and Administration on medication, quality, regulatory, and risk issues. The role supports care for adult and geriatric patients and participates in hospital performance improvement activities.

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 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain and disseminate drug information through staff 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.
Provide therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals using professional judgment.
Enter at least 40 orders per four-hour shift and generate required reports, including Pick I.V. and Production reports.
Perform backup procedures and assist Technicians with technical tasks while maintaining aseptic technique.
Check technician-prepared products before release and ensure required I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood-cleaning logs are maintained.
Fill medication orders accurately, verify support staff accuracy before release, and prepare unit-of-use doses when possible.
Prioritize STAT, Now, and Waiting orders and follow through on fill-on-arrival orders.
Review patient profiles for safe and appropriate drug therapy, including therapeutic duplication, drug interactions, allergies, and patient-specific factors such as height, weight, age, renal function, and disease state.
Provide pharmacokinetics dosing services, interpret levels, adjust doses, write progress notes per protocol, and date, time, and initial vials for reuse.
Calculate fluid, electrolyte, and calorie needs; monitor 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, label containers accurately, and complete packaging requirements.
Maintain Pharmacy and controlled-substance security and inform staff of pending problems and physical call-backs.
Keep the Director of Pharmacy informed about workload status.