Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Supervises and performs functions involved in the drug distribution process
• Performs accurate and complete order entry - correct patient, drug, dose, frequency, etc.
• Interprets and evaluates medication and intravenous orders for allergies, appropriateness, duplication and interactions
• Screens for, detects, and documents ADRs according to ARH program
• Accurately fills medication orders/prescriptions
• Counsels patients concerning medications (inpatient or outpatient)
• Prices and bills prescriptions or medication orders
• Supervises and performs functions involved with the IV Admixture program
• Prepares and labels IV admixtures in accordance with accepted standards
• Screens IV preparation for compatibility
• Uses appropriate aseptic technique in drug preparation
• Uses safe and appropriate technique in chemotherapy preparation
• Supervises and checks the work of technicians (order entry, aseptic technique, chemotherapy preparation, etc.)
• Accurately fills IV orders
• Maintains IV Room area (appropriate cleaning, quality control checks and certifications)
• Makes appropriate interventions to improve patient care through effective communication
• Accurately and efficiently performs physician consults (kinetics, dose calculations, wound care, poly-pharmacy, etc.)
• Initiates interactions with physicians concerning drug therapy (recommendations, clarifications, non-formulary orders, age-specific considerations)
• Documents clinical interventions
• Assists in establishing protocols and policies and procedures for appropriate drug use
• Formulates care plans and reassesses therapy as patient’s condition requires
• Responds to codes/emergency situations as required
• Provides current and accurate drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals
• Provides both formal and informal educational services to patients, health care professionals, students, and community
• Demonstrates the necessary skills and proficiency needed to operate the Pharmacy computers and electronic and mechanical equipment
• Able to print computer lists and labels for respective Pharmacy area
• Shows proficient skill to operate and maintain Pharmacy computers, fax machine, copy machine, cash register, etc.
• Maintains laminar flow hoods
• Maintains, updates, and retrieves departmental files such as correspondence, licenses, prescriptions, profiles, cash receipts, records of issuance, etc.
• Maintains appropriate record keeping and levels of medication and supply inventory
• Demonstrates proper distribution and documentation of controlled substances (ordering, receiving, perpetual inventory, etc.)
• Orders or oversees ordering of medications and supplies
• Maintains proper storage and distribution of floor stock and emergency drugs according to P&P
• Serves on hospital committees as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Pharm.D., or other advanced degree
• Licensure eligibility in state of employment