Pharmacist

Working with Pharmacy personnel.
Packages dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using standard procedures to deliver comprehensive professional pharmaceutical service in the modern hospital.

Responsibilities

• Constantly available for pharmaceutical consultation with doctors or nurses.
• Takes initiative in questioning a prescription if necessary.
• Aids in purchasing of drugs from vendors.
• Talks with sales representatives of various pharmaceutical companies when needed.
• Makes drug checks and inspections on various floors as required.
• Aids in IV admixture program by checking orders for completeness, accuracy, compatibilities and other technical advice.
• May be delegated to attend some pharmacy involved hospital meetings.
• Aids the manager with the Pharmacy Quality Assurance program.
• Aids the manager with the Pharmacy floor inspection reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Valid Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy
    OH: Valid Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
    PA: Valid Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
    WV: Valid Pharmacist license through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience in Hospital Pharmacy through internship or as registered Pharmacist.

Physical Requirements

• Walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of growth and development.
• Understanding of the patient’s needs and scope of treatment.
• Understanding of the dynamics for each patient incorporating biophysical, bio-psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, ethical, and discharge planning needs.
• Knowledge of pain management to facilitate patient comfort through a proactive pain control plan.
• Knowledge of the total care of patients, whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment, focusing on the control of pain and other symptoms.
• Familiarity with professional and commercial phases of Hospital Pharmacy and also with State and Federal laws governing Pharmacy.
• Computer experience helpful.
• Demonstrates competency as appropriate in patient care assessment for each patient population area served: Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric.