Pharmacist

Evaluations

• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.
• Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.

Documentation

• Maintains patient database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies).
• Maintains appropriate records for laboratory tests for monitoring certain high risk conditions.
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients.

Collaboration

• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.

Policy Implementation

• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
• Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies.

Reporting

• Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication related errors.

Support Staff

• Aids facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.

Requirements

• Education/Learning Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy. Pharm D preferred.
• Work Experience: One year experience in specialty pharmacy preferred.

Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Licenses/Certifications

• Licenses/Certifications Required: Current license in the state of practice. Ideal candidates will have multi-state licenses.