RN Pool Plus PRN

About the role

Assists in coordinating, implementing and monitoring activities within assigned pharmacy for preparing and dispensing medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals as prescribed. Assigns duties/activities and the effective utilization of pharmacy staff and other resources. Performs duties of Pharmacist as required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating daily department activities in accordance with established policies and procedures to facilitate efficient pharmacy operations and ensure that patient care objectives are maintained.
• Assists in the formulation and implementation of department procedures and policies.
• Reviews work orders to prioritize activities and promote efficient operation of Pharmacy area in the processing and distribution of medications; expedites activities as needed.
• Schedules and assigns work to employees to ensure adequate service is provided and required duties are completed.
• Coordinates and makes daily patient/work assignments to ensure that daily workload is carried out through individual or cooperative activities.
• Oversees the work of personnel and functions as a resource person for matters related to drug distribution, profiling and pharmacy administration.
• Reviews medication, prescription and department records to ensure that orders are processed and delivered are performed in accordance with professional standards, practices and established polices and procedures.
• Provides assistance with clinical and technical functions as required.
• Collaborates with Director/Assistant Director to facilitate assignment of new employees for in-service instruction and orientation.
• Assists in the orientation and oversees the supervision of students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
• Confers and works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and others in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Serves as a Pharmacy liaison and resource, exchanging information with nursing/clinic staff and physicians.
• Answers inquiries; communicates and interprets policies, procedures and standards of practices to staff/patient/family/visitors to promote understanding and ensure consistency in the application of policies and procedures.
• Interprets pharmacy goals, policies and procedures.
• Investigates and answers queries from physicians, nursing staff and patients/families regarding pharmacy services.
• Resolves complaints, conflicts and operational problems.
• Informs Pharmacy Director/Assistant Director of any problems or issues which cannot be resolved or require intervention.
• Notifies the Nursing Clinical Supervisor as needed to ensure the timely resolution of problems/issues requiring immediate attention during “off” shifts (i.e. nights, evening, weekend).
• Interpreting pharmacy, personnel and other applicable administrative polices, takes personnel/disciplinary action as needed at the time of infraction and in consultation with the Clinical Supervisor or Pharmacy Director.
• Follows up with Director regarding employee performance, any employee action taken and/or to recommend disciplinary action.
• Provides pharmaceutical services as ordered by physician/provider, consistent with pharmacy policies and procedures, demonstrated competencies, and with consideration given to risk management, infection control practices, patient safety practices and departmental activities.
• Interprets physician/provider orders and intervenes when appropriate for clarification or correction.
• Reviews the patient profile for allergies, interactions and appropriateness before dispensing.
• Checks dosage for appropriateness for neonate, school age, adult and geriatric patients.
• Accurately supplies medication to patients.
• Selects, compounds and dispenses drugs and other pharmaceutical products, including the preparation of solutions for oral, external, intramuscular, and intravenous administration.
• Performs the preparation of drug labels and the affixing of labels to the proper containers; ensures the inclusion of appropriate directions for the timing, methods and precautions to be observed in taking the medication; personally instructs patients in the use of medications when indicated.
• Ensures accurate documentation in performing and processing all orders/supplies to capture all charges and other relevant information.
• Operates computerized data systems.
• Interprets and performs order entry functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Utilizes computer software applications to obtain drug information.
• Operates computer and related equipment to enter and retrieve information.
• Maintains required department records, reports and files for administrative, operational and compliance purposes.
• Compiles and prepares various reports and data, collates and assembles reports and documents as required.
• Generates statistics, computations, tables, or charts as required.
• Utilizes analytic skills and statistical analysis to aggregate data to assist with the identification of potential problems and patterns, trends, establish priorities and recommend improvement activities.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information.
• Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Monitors and maintains department budget/purchasing records, grants, and contracts to meet patient needs and financial goals of Pharmacy Services.
• Assists in development and maintenance of department's budget.
• Ensures charges are accurately captured for pharmaceutical, supplies and other items provided.
• Applies cost effective measures and utilizes defined departmental procedures to allocate resources related to manpower, supplies and inventory.
• Assists with maintenance and care of department equipment.
• Coordinates inventory control activities (including requisitioning, purchasing, distribution and charge capturing) to maintain a perpetual inventory of drug products, department supplies and materials utilizing cost effective measures.
• Maintains sufficient supplies of Pharmaceuticals and supplies within the Health Department to meet immediate needs.
• Responds and anticipates fluctuations in supply usage and market availability to ensure that adequate supplies are on hand or that suitable alternative supplies are available.
• Conducts inventory including the maintenance of appropriate controls; notes and reports quality deficiencies of drug products; ensures that pharmaceuticals are properly ordered, stored, kept up to date and protected from deterioration.
• Rotates stock and returns outdated pharmaceuticals/vaccines for credit.
• Requisitions and orders pharmaceutical and supplies from primary/state contracts and appropriate vendors as needed.
• Provides research and administrative support to special projects, preparing data, reports, and follows-up on projects.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within pharmacy areas.
• Interprets and monitors appropriate drug therapies resulting from age specific groups. This includes the neonate, infant, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
• Participates in quality/performance improvement.
• Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in department and hospital performance improvement activities which includes committees, monitoring and follow-up.
• Represents department and participates on various hospital/clinic committees.
• Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement and to produce the best value service.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Maintains professional credentials and education necessary to keep abreast and maintain a current knowledge of clinical/theoretical principles, concepts and techniques.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings, conferences, and seminars for the purpose of enhancing professional skills and sharing information on recent developments in fields of pharmacology and pharmaceutics.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences.
• Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend, holiday shifts and on-call to provide continuous Pharmacy coverage as required.
• Coordinates and audits cashiering functions.
• Submits and audits claim submissions to third party payors.
• Instructs/Counsels patients in the use of medications, assistance program, side effects, special precautions, missed doses, etc. when indicated.
• Assesses marketing opportunities for the Medplex Pharmacy.
• Contacts providers concerning prior authorization and medical necessity drugs for third party insurers and nonformulary medication orders.
• Checks patient identification and issues filled medication to outpatients.
• Provides assistance to customers/patient in the purchase of over-the-counter items.
• Maintains knowledge of insurance plans, medication assistance program drugs and guidelines to promptly process prescriptions.
• Responds to customer/patient inquiries.