Pharmacist Full Time Days and Evenings Variable Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pharmacist to join our team in a Full Time Days and Evenings Variable position. As a Pharmacist, you will be responsible for filling orders with accuracy, checking technician prepared products before release, maintaining security of pharmacy and controlled substances, and entering orders and patient information with accuracy.

• Enter correct charges for all medications
• Enter correct medication, including description, strength, route, expiration date, and start/stop dates
• Enter mg/kg dosing for peds/neonates. Refers all pediatric orders for double check
• Corrects all orders which are entered in error or may be misunderstood. Reviews and responds to all Holds by nursing
• Posts debits/credits accurately
• Follows all ATS conversions based on substitutions approved by P&T
• Maintains order entry error rate
• Enters all patient demographic information as needed
• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame
• Generates required reports
• Alerts 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 Tech in restocking shelves and rotating stock
• Disposes of all waste properly
• Checks technician prepared products prior to release
• Enters correct patient data for all TPN's 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 technician in these functions)
• Insures the appropriateness of drug dose and frequency for each medication ordered before dispensing. Clarifies any ambiguities with prescriber
• 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 to prepare stat, now and waiting in order of importance
• 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
• Controlled drug sign-out sheets are initiated correctly and terminated correctly when new supplies vestigational drug logs and perpetual inventories are accurate and pletes all Controlled Substance logs and paperwork appropriately
• Maintains required Continuing education and gives 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
• Keeps Director informed of abnormal use of items
• Loans and borrows medications per policy
• Safely uses departmental equipment
• Disposes of waste in the proper containers
• Is able to locate the MSDS Sheets, disaster manual, safety manual, Infection control, P&P, etc. (Use of hospital intranet)
• Demonstrates fire safety verbally
• Checks expiration dates of all medications
• Assists in training of new staff
• Helps in other areas of pharmacy as needed
• Is able to refill, check and bill Emergency Med Carts, TPA kits, etc
• Maintains security of pharmacy
• Maintains security of controlled substances
• Supervises activities of support staff effectively
• Provides Director with feedback regarding activities of support staff
• Work with other pharmacists and technicians to settle work priority disputes
• Informs oncoming staff of pending problems, call backs, etc Communication between shifts
• Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy
• 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
• Able to utilize appropriate reference materials when necessary
• TPN Screening
• Contacts physician on any unusual order
• Familiar with normal concentrations of additives
• Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calorie needs
• Clarifies controversial orders with physician formulation
• 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 attending specified. Committees and participating in activities of the hospital when requested
• Provide input/suggestions to improve the pharmaceutical services provided
• Familiar with, and follows, Federal and State laws regarding the profession of pharmacy
• Is knowledgeable in uses and dosages of medicines and is familiar with drug incompatibilities
• 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 it's relationship with other departments
• Generates reports and completes all clinical functions related to reports such as Renal dosing, IV to PO, Falls Assessment and Anesthesia audits
• Informs oncoming shift of patients or issues requiring monitoring or follow up
• Reviews patient profile for requisite background information prior to contacting physician
• Drug Information
• Keep current on new drugs
• Answers questions timely and accurately
• 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 objective of the hospital and pletes special projects on time
• Willingness to participate and complete other duties as assigned or requested
• Is part of a team effort to insure quality and safe services
• Produces quality results
• Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed
• Utilizes the pharmacy computer system to fulfill his/her job duties
• Enters new drug orders into computer accurately
• Checks all ordered drug against reported patient allergies, updates all allergies
• Reviews existing patient drug therapy regarding potential drug interactions with proposed new drug

• 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, makes critical decisions, and responds to client concerns
• Fosters a team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and experienced Pharmacist looking for a new challenge, please apply today