Pharmacist - Bi-Campus Pharmacy
4 weeks ago
Athol, Massachusetts, United States
Athol Hospital
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join our Bi-Campus Pharmacy team. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications.
Key Responsibilities- Enter medication orders accurately into patient profiles and interpret orders correctly.
- Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
- Provide double checks on pharmacokinetic consults to detect calculation errors and assess outcome goals.
- Document interventions in the medical record to advocate for IV to PO conversion, dose optimization, and other medication therapies.
- Supervise the manufacture and distribution of medications and IV solutions to ensure timely delivery to patient care areas.
- Educate patients and clinicians regarding medications and collect data for DUR and ADR programs.
- Prepare chemotherapeutic medications according to program protocols to ensure accurate dosing and administration.
- Systematically gather and evaluate patient information to ensure appropriate dosing and medication use.
- Recommend appropriate antibiotic therapy based on culture and susceptibility data or suspected infection.
- Follow hospital policy in reporting medication errors and adverse drug reactions.
- Assist physicians and nurses with medication reconciliation and follow all policies and procedures related to inventory management and control.
- B.S. in Pharmacy
- Clinical background to develop programs
- Current MA licensure
- Good communication skills to relate with medical and nursing staff