Pharmacist Inpatient - Pharmacy - FT .9 NIGHTS

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

Light to medium physical demand. Must be able to stand/sit for periods of time at computer terminal. Must be able to respond quickly to demands for delivery to nursing units of STAT medications and code blue situations. Must be able to read and interpret physician orders. Communication with nursing staff and physicians orally, via phone and in writing when needed. Must be able to prepare I.V. admixtures, as needed, utilizing laminar flow hood or biological safety cabinet.

• Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques and following the hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
• Provide concise, applicable, and timely responses to requests for drug information from healthcare providers and patients.
• Provide medication-use education to patients and caregivers.
• Utilize pharmacy support personnel effectively.
• Ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care to and from the acute and ambulatory patient-care settings.
• Assume responsibility for the organization’s ongoing adherence to its medication-use policies.
• Participate in the assessment, management, and reporting of medication errors.
• Participate in the management of medical emergencies.
• Contribute to the achievement of the organization’s goals through effectively participating in or leading committees and work groups.
• Comply in all activities with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
• Participate in the departmental performance improvement program.
• Manage time effectively to fulfill practice responsibilities and maintain a professional image.
• Show an ongoing commitment to the pharmacy profession through mentorship and education of all student types including Career and Technical Education (CTE) or job shadow students and residents.

Marginal Job Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.