Pharmacist

Responsibilities

Screen patient charts to ensure medication orders are aligned with the chart note as well as lab work, vitals, allergies, etc. Process new medication orders. Fill prescription orders when needed. Check filled prescription orders for accuracy. Educate patients on medication therapy. Provide patient education. Work in a collaborative fashion with the pharmacy team and providers to ensure timely and accurate pharmaceutical services. Answer provider questions regarding drug therapy and question providers when appropriate to ensure the proper medication, in the proper dose and dosage form is dispensed to the patient. Recognize life-threatening emergencies, initiate and maintain resuscitation measures and other emergency procedures as appropriate to the situation. Recognize adverse reactions to medications, treatments, and procedures and initiate interventions as appropriate to the situation. Answer and screen telephone calls, take refill requests, and input outside prescriptions into the system. Perform controlled substance audits as/if directed Help put away order as needed. I.V. admixtures and inpatient drug distribution will be carried out based on patient care needs and following Service Unit policies and procedures. Administer immunizations (certification required) Participate in training and competency activities including: Annual safety and infection control Other mandatory training as assigned Utilize the electronic health record for chart documentation (where applicable) after receiving training. Prepare and complete in a timely manner the required documents, in accordance with the SERVICE UNITS Medical By-Laws and/or Clinic Policy. Chart notes (where applicable) are to be completed on the day services are rendered and specifically, with rare exception, immediately after finishing with the patient. During the performance of their duties. Provide for the consistent performance of patient care processes according to the standards for The Joint Commission (TJC) accreditation within IHS. Attend assigned meetings. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an Accredited Pharmacy School Program. Must have an active, unrestricted, and free of disciplinary action license as a Pharmacist in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States. Zero (0) to one (1) year of experience as a registered Pharmacist. Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support). Valid state driver’s license from any of the 50 United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.