Pharmacist

AHS Vista•Waukegan, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to both inpatients and outpatients. This role is responsible for preparing and dispensing prescribed medications and counseling healthcare providers and patients regarding medication usage, interactions, dosages, indications, and potential side effects. The Pharmacist ensures safe, effective, and compliant medication management in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Ability to perform computer data entry.
Current licensure as a Registered Pharmacist by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation is required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Community Cares Program and actively participates in all related initiatives.
Utilizes the AIDET communication method when interacting with customers.
Consistently exceeds expectations by adhering to the organization's Standards of Behavior, including Attitude, Appearance, Commitment to Co-Workers, Communication, Customer Waiting, Privacy, Responsiveness, Safety Awareness, Service Recovery, and Sense of Ownership.
Complies with all organizational, departmental, and regulatory standards.
Follows established policies, procedures, and professional standards.
Participates in staff meetings, in-services, and educational activities.
Accepts instruction and feedback and adapts behavior accordingly.
Supports Vista Health strategic initiatives and operational changes.
Engages in self-appraisal to assess performance goals and career development.
Maintains current professional knowledge through continuing education, seminars, meetings, and review of current literature.
Processes medication orders accurately and efficiently.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan.
Assesses patient data and interprets relevant clinical information to identify patient-specific medication needs.
Accurately enters medication orders into the pharmacy system and dispenses the correct medication in compliance with department productivity standards.
Compounds and prepares medications not available in ready-to-use form, including IV solutions and extemporaneous medications.
Completes medication profiling to ensure accurate Medication Administration Records.
Applies therapeutic interchanges, interventions, and non-formulary processes as appropriate to ensure safe and effective medication therapy.
Documents all interventions accurately and provides medication information and counseling to patients and healthcare providers.
Provides functional supervision of pharmacy technicians to ensure assigned duties are completed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner.
Reviews medication orders and IV preparations completed by pharmacy technicians.
Completes all assigned audits, including controlled substance audits, by established deadlines.
Performs all duties in a safe and approved manner to prevent injury.
Completes special projects in a timely and professional manner.
Maintains confidentiality of all information.
Remains receptive and adaptable to change.
Performs other duties as assigned.