Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Drug Distribution
• Supervises and performs functions involved in the drug distribution process.
• Performs accurate and complete order entry, including correct patient, drug, dose, frequency, and related information.
• Interprets and evaluates medication and intravenous orders for allergies, appropriateness, duplication, and interactions.
• Screens for, detects, and documents adverse drug reactions (ADRs) according to ARH program requirements.
• Supervises and checks the work of pharmacy technicians, including order entry, medication order filling, prescription filling, and unit dose cart filling.
• Accurately fills medication orders and prescriptions.
• Compounds non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Counsels patients concerning medications in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Prices and bills prescriptions and medication orders. Intravenous Admixture Program
• Supervises and performs functions involved with the IV Admixture Program.
• Prepares and labels IV admixtures in accordance with accepted standards.
• Screens IV preparations for compatibility.
• Uses appropriate aseptic technique in drug preparation.
• Uses safe and appropriate techniques in chemotherapy preparation.
• Supervises and checks the work of pharmacy technicians related to order entry, aseptic technique, chemotherapy preparation, and related duties.
• Accurately fills IV medication orders.
• Maintains IV Room areas, including cleaning, quality control checks, and certifications. Clinical Pharmacy Services
• Makes appropriate interventions to improve patient care through effective communication.
• Accurately and efficiently performs physician consults, including kinetics, dose calculations, wound care, poly-pharmacy reviews, and related services.
• Initiates interactions with physicians concerning drug therapy recommendations, clarifications, non-formulary orders, and age-specific considerations.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Assists in establishing protocols, policies, and procedures for appropriate drug use.
• Formulates patient care plans and reassesses therapy as patient conditions require.
• Responds to codes and emergency situations as required.
• Provides current and accurate drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Provides formal and informal educational services to patients, healthcare professionals, students, and community members. Pharmacy Systems & Equipment
• Demonstrates the skills and proficiency necessary to operate pharmacy computer systems and electronic and mechanical equipment.
• Prints computer-generated lists and labels for assigned pharmacy areas.
• Operates and maintains pharmacy computer systems, fax machines, copy machines, cash registers, and other pharmacy equipment.
• Maintains laminar flow hoods.
• Maintains, updates, and retrieves departmental files, including correspondence, licenses, prescriptions, patient profiles, cash receipts, and issuance records. Inventory & Regulatory Management
• Maintains appropriate record keeping and inventory levels for medications and supplies.
• Demonstrates proper distribution and documentation of controlled substances, including ordering, receiving, and perpetual inventory maintenance.
• Orders or oversees the ordering of medications and supplies.
• Maintains proper storage and distribution of floor stock and emergency medications according to policies and procedures. Patient Care
• Assesses and/or cares for age groups of patients within the scope of practice.
• Follows age-specific competency guidelines for assigned patient populations. Additional Responsibilities
• Serves on hospital committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Pharm.D., or other advanced degree required. Licenses & Certifications
• Licensure eligibility in the state of employment required. Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical care principles and medication management.
• Ability to accurately interpret and evaluate medication orders.
• Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, dosing, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Ability to provide medication counseling and drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations and standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.