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Pharmacist


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Pharmacist 
Department
Pharmacy 
Schedule
full-time 
Shift
night shift 
Hours
2030-0700 (work 70 hours; paid for 80) 7on/7off 
- Bachelor's Degree

Job Summary:

The pharmacist will provide drug distribution and clinical services to patients in a safe, responsible manner, according to professional standards and practice. In addition, the pharmacist will provide education and medication teaching to patients, the patients’ significant others as well as to other health professionals. This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities (include percentage of time spent on each):

Performs the following duties of the unit dose delivery system:

Processes a first dose on the robotic dispensing system.

Checks dispensing

checks medications for the automated dispensing machines.

Checks unit dose packages.

Charges medications to patients accurately.

Operates the pneumatic tube delivery device.

Checks medication boxes and crash carts.

Operates the controlled substance dispensing machine and handles controlled substances in accordance with the department's policies.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of sterile products using aseptic technique and in compliance with the departments policies and procedures.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of cytotoxic agents in compliance with the department's safety procedures.

Documents medication events, adverse drug events, controlled substance variances, quality assurance activities, and clinical interventions. Documents in the patient medical record in a manner that is clear and legible.

Enters medication orders accurately into the pharmacy computer system.

Handles hazardous material in compliance with the department's safety procedures.

Assist the Inventory Control Coordinator in stocking medications and maintaining inventory.

Responsible for renal dosing

Responsible for kinetic and clinical dosing.

Responds to telephone requests.

Performs duties in a manner that is safe, professional, and consistent with JCAHO standards, state and federal laws and regulations, hospital's policies and procedures, and other regulatory agencies.

Assists in orienting and training of technicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy students as assigned.

Performs clinical duties as assigned.

Provides drug information as requested.

Accepts scheduled charge responsibility.

Maintains records of continuing education requirements for licensure in Virginia in the department continuing education book.

Performs other duties as assigned

Other Functions:

 

Qualifications:

 

Completes orientation and training in central distribution, parenteral admixtures, chemotherapy, hyperalimentation, narcotics and formal clinical services.

Licensure as a pharmacist, and in good professional standing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

B.S. Pharm., Pharm.D., Pharmacy Residency from an accredited ASHP institution.

Previous experience in a computerized hospital pharmacy setting is desirable.

Ability to work independently.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work with computers.

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