Pharmacist - Offering Sign-On Bonuses up to $10,000!

Responsibilities

• Assists the nurse with routine updating of the patient’s medication administration record (MAR) as appropriate
• Compounds medications for floor use and hospital Pharmaceutical Service Department use
• Develops and/or revises interdepartmental policies and procedures as requested by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services
• Dispenses and compounds or supervises the dispensing of medications and intravenous admixtures
• Inspects satellite pharmacy and/or medication storage areas on patient floors
• Interprets and clarifies medication orders and applicable treatments directly from the Physician order sheet or order copy
• Is responsible for assuring that medication schedules are appropriate in relation to the patient’s ability to metabolize and eliminate specific drug compounds (i.e. amino glycoside kinetics, aminophylline kinetics, etc.)
• Maintains patient records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety consistent with a high level of patient care
• Maintains pricing and location index of pharmacy drug formulary and monitors the preparation of accurate patient charges (i.e. billing)
• Maintains records on controlled drugs
• Other duties as assigned in compliance with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures
• Participates in discharge rounds
• Participates in the medication errors and adverse reaction reporting
• Participates in the selection of appropriate medication(s) for specific indications
• Prepares all IV admixtures and reconstitutes all lyophilized drug products when requested
• Provides discharge counseling to inpatients leaving the hospital with medications when requested
• Provides on-site drug information of all types to medical, nursing or other hospital professional staff
• Serves as an educator of hospital staff and students by preparation of clinical conference and/or “in-service”
• Supervises pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks and pharmacy interns and coordinates work flow

Qualifications

• B.S. in Pharmacy degree or higher degree
• One year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice or have completed a hospital residency - desired
• Registered pharmacist in the State of Vermont
• Familiar with unit dose, IV admixtures, computer skills, technical and clinical pharmacy practice
• Must be self-directed and have excellent communication skills