Pharmacist (PRN)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Job Specific:

♦Verifies physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness.

♦Monitors and evaluates the six critical processes of medication management; determines risk points and is an active participant with physicians and clinical staff in continuous quality and performance improvement.

♦Verifies and approves the work of Pharmacy Technician(s).

♦Responsible for the management and utilization of the computerized pharmacy system.

♦Orders and stores medications, keeping them safe and effective.

♦Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness and promotes/ evaluates rational drug therapy that improves pharmaceutical care. Performs anticoagulant monitoring.

♦Maintains positive relationships with all customers.

♦Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.

♦Provides information to the medical staff and administration regarding the cost effective use of pharmaceuticals.

♦Works with physicians, specialists and other clinicians to implement appropriate guidelines and protocols for drug use based on evidence based medicine, national guidelines, and literature based protocols.

♦Provides drug information to nurses, physicians, and other pharmacists to ensure current information on drug therapy.

♦Provides specialized services to assist nursing and patients manage conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc.

♦Recommends changes to drug therapy based on patient assessment.

♦Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure in order to maintain accurate and complete patient records

♦Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

♦Must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.

♦BS Pharm or Pharm D degree required, accredited clinical residency preferred.

♦Must hold a current state license to practice pharmacy.

♦Two years’ experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred.

♦Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.