Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance with quality improvement projects, such as Drug Use Evaluations, analysis of interventions etc as requested by Pharmacy Leadership.
• Reviews, interprets and verifies all medication orders and prescriptions received by the pharmacy.
• Compounds and dispenses medications and supervises pharmacy technicians and interns who do the same.
• Assists with various clinical activities including rounding, attendance at CODE/Trauma cases, reviewing Pyxis reports for cost saving interventions, and staffing the anticoagulation clinic.

Qualifications

• Competent in the Practice of Pharmacy:1.1 Does not have high error rate when entering orders, making IV medications or checking the Pyxis refill.
• Controlled Substances Inventory and Record Keeping:2.1 Dispenses narcotics/controlled substances according to hospital policy.
• Sterile Product Preparation3.1 Complies 100% of time with required clean room attire and cleaning procedures. In the event of a technician or intern not complying, immediate corrective action is taken.
• Professional Conduct and Leadership4.1 Develops effective working relationships with pharmacy staff, nursing staff, medical staff and administration. Maintains positive attitude with respect to all hospital and departmental goals and objectives.
• Safety Compliance and Education5.1 Acts as resource for nursing, pharmacy and other staff for issues related to Pyxis or the pharmacy information system. Attends all required safety and educational programs.
• Clinical Practice7.1 Documents and completes all interventions, maintaining an adequate number each month as determined by the Director of Pharmacy.
• Operational Excellence8.1 Supports hospital and departmental efforts to achieve and maintain accreditation with all applicable regulatory bodies including DNV, RI DOH and ISO 9001.