Pharmacist Jobs in Brooklyn, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited college of pharmacy.
• Demonstrated written and/or verbal communication skills necessary.
• Ability to research and disseminate drug therapy information to health care personnel.
• Current TN pharmacist license.
• CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Compounds, labels, and packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Responsible for review of patient medication profiles for drug compatibilities, allergies, and appropriateness of drug order. Clarifies medication orders and/or doses of medication as necessary with physicians.
• Provides drug information to physicians, health care professionals, and patients. Assists nursing staff in calculations of infusion rates and IV drips.
• Responsible for dispensing of medications of investigational drug trials to ensure proper study protocol procedures are followed.
• Provides support and consultative services to physicians.
• Supervises technicians to include verification of drug order entry, filling of inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, and admixture of intravenous medications.
• Informs patients and family on proper use of various medications including dosage, side effects, and composition.
• Ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis.
• Inspects nursing units on a monthly basis to ensure medications are maintained according to Tennessee State Law and manufacturer’s storage requirements.
• Assists in preparing computerized patient care reports such as medication administration record and automated drug cabinet usage reports.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
• Participates in community education programs to provide medication information.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.