Pharmacist
4 days ago
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacist to join our team at Brown University Health. As a Pharmacist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications in our hospital setting.
Responsibilities:
- Fill orders with accuracy and attention to detail
- Check technician-prepared products before release to ensure quality and safety
- Maintain the security of the pharmacy and controlled substances
- Enter orders and patient information with accuracy and attention to detail
- Aid in the training of new staff members
- Update the Director on the daily activities of the pharmacy
- Aid the Director in maintaining the operations of the pharmacy
- Enters correct charges for all medications
- Enters correct medication information, including description, strength, route, expiration date, and start/stop dates
- Enters mg/kg dosing for pediatric/neonatal patients and refers all pediatric orders for double-check
- Corrects all orders that are entered in error or may be misunderstood
- Posts debits/credits accurately
- Follows all ATS conversions based on substitutions approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
- Maintains order entry error rate
- Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame
- Generates required reports
- Alerts the Director of any problems with system software or hardware
- Assists technicians in performing technical tasks
- Accurately completes IV process
- Maintains aseptic technique
- Recycles products as appropriate
- Labels containers accurately, including auxiliary labels
- Prioritizes workload
- Assists technicians in restocking shelves and rotating stock
- Disposes of all waste properly
- Checks technician-prepared products prior to release
- Enters correct patient data for all TPNs via the intranet
- Clarifies all TPN orders prior to order entry
- Performs all calculations and worksheets for chemotherapy
- Completes all documentation and double-checks
- Takes required protective measures and ensures that technicians take all required protective measures
- Disposes of chemotherapy waste properly
- Prepares and dispenses drug products throughout the hospital (or directly supervises qualified pharmacy technicians in these functions)
- Ensures the appropriateness of drug dose and frequency for each medication ordered before dispensing
- Clarifies any ambiguities with prescribers
- Reviews all physician orders for appropriateness
- Prepares labels and dispenses all drug products using appropriate technique
- Fills all orders with correct medication
- Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication delivery
- Prioritizes work
- Checks all medications for delivery to nursing floors in a timely fashion
- Oversees daily technician activities to maintain an effective workflow
- Maintains records as required by law to document drug transactions within the Pharmacy and throughout the hospital
- Initiates and terminates controlled drug sign-out sheets correctly
- Accurately completes controlled substance logs and paperwork
- Maintains required continuing education and provides copies to management
- Checks that all batch logs are completed accurately
- Follows non-formulary drug procedures
- Completes medication error reports as needed
- Orders medications when stock is low
- Loans and borrows medications per policy
- Safely uses departmental equipment
- Disposes of waste in the proper containers
- Locates MSDS sheets, disaster manual, safety manual, Infection Control P&P, etc.
- Demonstrates fire safety verbally
- Checks expiration dates of all medications
- Assists in training of new staff
- Helps in other areas of the pharmacy as needed
- Is able to refill, check, and bill Emergency Med Carts, TPA kits, etc.
- Maintains security of the pharmacy
- Maintains security of controlled substances
- Supervises activities of support staff effectively
- Provides Director with feedback regarding activities of support staff
- Works with other pharmacists and technicians to settle work priority disputes
- Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy
- Enters and reviews all orders completely and accurately
- No therapeutic duplication
- Prevents significant drug interactions
- Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to Allergies
- Updates allergies on order entry
- Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function, and disease state
- Serves as a hospital resource for drug information, including indications, doses, routes, side effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and product availability
- Participates in drug inventory control through formulary management, performing therapeutic interchanges per policy, and purchasing
- Responsible for maintaining the pharmaceutical quality assurance standards
- Provides assistance to the Director of Pharmacy in joining specified committees and participating in activities of the hospital when requested
- Provides input/suggestions to improve the pharmaceutical services provided
- Familiar with and follows Federal and State laws regarding the profession of pharmacy
- Understands pharmaceutical and chemical procedures and techniques and weights and measures in all systems
- Understands the role of the pharmacy department in the hospital and its relationship with other departments
- Generates reports and completes all clinical functions related to reports, such as Renal dosing, IV to PO, Anesthesia audits, and any other pertinent reports
- Informs oncoming shift of patients or issues requiring monitoring or follow-up
- Drug Information
- Keep current on new drugs and know where to access information
- Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided
- Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns
- Uses systematic methods to improve services, plan changes, and evaluate outcomes
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving techniques and promotes same in others
- Maintains awareness, actively supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the hospital and department
- Completes special projects on time
- Willingness to participate and complete other duties as assigned or requested
- Part of a team effort to ensure quality and safe services
- Produces quality results
- Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed
- Knows and follows Joint Commission guidelines
Requirements:
- One to two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred
- Hospital pharmacy residency preferred
- Very good drug knowledge base, including pharmacokinetics, dosing, and nutritional support
- Working computer knowledge
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately
- Ability to work cooperatively with other members of hospital and pharmacy staff
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
- Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond to client concerns
- Fosters a team environment
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
- Ability to make decisions independently
Education:
- Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred
- Current MA Pharmacist License in good standing
Location:
Morton Hospital
USA:
MA
Taunton
Work Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Shift 4
Union:
MNA
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