Pharmacist (Registered) - Community Hospital
Job Number:00146-2246
Description
Qualifications
Required Job Qualifications include:
· Graduate of a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education.
· BS or Pharm.D degree.
· State licensure as a Pharmacist.
· Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
· Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
· Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
Following physicians' orders, the Pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals. Position tasks and responsibilities include:
· Maintains strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispenses accordingly.
· Consults with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors and complaints.
· Determines and consults on possible drug interactions.
· Assists in the supervision and training of pharmacy technician personnel.
· Participates in Drug Utilization Review.
· Assists with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
· Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
· Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
· Orients and mentors new staff members.
· Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. |
