Pharmacy Practice Resident
About The Position
The resident is responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed medication, including I.V. admixture, providing professional judgment, monitoring and implementing the unit dose system of medication distribution. This person is competent to handle Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric patients. A pharmacy degree from an institution accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education is required. The resident is under the general supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator and direct day to day supervision of the resident preceptor. They are responsible for the assigned shift as scheduled full time or part-time. The resident is required to complete all goals and objectives as required by the residency program. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.
Requirements
- Pharmacy degree from an institution accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education required or proof of graduation before beginning employment.
- Eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist by the State of Tennessee and obtain licensure before by September 30th of the residency year.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes and enters into the computer physician medication orders, determining any contraindications or allergies and resolution of any problems.
- Prepares all IV admixtures, including hyperalimentation and preparation of antineoplastics, determining and resolving any incompatibilities or contraindications.
- Generates or maintains proper documentation of records of drugs dispensed in accordance with state-federal law and hospital policies and procedures.
- Provides information including calculations, drug information, and proper protocol to physicians and nurses whenever requested.
- Manufactures and dispenses prescribed medication for patient and employee prescriptions, in compliance with hospital policy.
- Audits medications in stock to ensure the proper storage, the isolation and proper disposal of out of date medication, and separation of external and internal medication.
- Checks all unit dose carts and packaging, and corrects errors or deficiencies.
- Assigns and monitors work of Pharmacy Technicians.
- Completes all required goals and objectives of the residency program.
- Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department.
- Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
