Inpatient Pharmacy Specialist

2 months ago


West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, United States Henry Ford Health Full time

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

The inpatient pharmacy specialist operates under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist, providing essential support in the preparation and distribution of medications for patients. This role involves receiving medication requests, inputting orders into the pharmacy management system, preparing and labeling medications for distribution, delivering them to various patient care locations, managing inventory levels, and maintaining accurate records while processing medication charges for services provided.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collects medication requests and ensures timely delivery to patient care areas, both routinely and in urgent situations.
  • Precisely interprets and inputs medication orders into the pharmacy management system.
  • Assesses the quantities required to fulfill prescriptions and prepares medications for dispensing in accordance with established protocols.
  • Compounds and labels intravenous solutions aseptically, adhering to prescribed formulas or guidelines.
  • Maintains current and accurate records regarding patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
  • Handles discontinued medication orders and executes billing functions related to medication services.
  • Engages in drug packaging and labeling tasks as necessary.
  • Gathers and documents data for workload analysis and maintains other essential records.
  • Contributes to the training and oversight of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician students across service areas.

This description outlines the primary duties, responsibilities, and authority associated with this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks and responsibilities, and employees may be required to perform additional job-related duties as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
  • A Pharmacy Technician License from the State of Michigan is required.
  • Preferred experience of at least 6 months in a pharmacy setting.
  • Proficiency in using a computer keyboard with a typing speed of approximately 25 words per minute is essential.
  • Ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of individuals, even in high-pressure situations.
  • Strong motivation to deliver exceptional patient care is necessary.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Organization: Henry Ford Health
  • Department: Central Pharmacy
  • Shift: Rotating
  • Union Code: Not Applicable


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