Clinical Staff Pharmacist - McLean

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* Utilizes computerized order entry system and patient medical record to timely and accurately receive, interpret, review, and process medication orders/prescriptions.
* Precisely enters medication orders for residential/partial programs.
* Accurately prepares, labels, and dispenses medications based on medication orders or prescriptions according to Pharmacy Department Policies and Procedures and applicable laws.
* Supervises technicians in preparation of medications and verifies accuracy of all prepared orders including hospital prepared unit dosed medications.
* Prioritizes work to prepare dispenses in order of importance.
* Fills and/or verifies requisitions from inpatient and residential units in a timely, accurate manner.
* Fills and/or verifies code carts and emergency kits in a timely, accurate manner.
* Ensures dispensed, circulating, and stocked medication is in-date and intact.
* Utilizes automated dispensing cabinets and technician runs to distribute medication.
* Reviews physicians’ medication orders with regard to patient specific factors as indicated by department policies, good pharmacy practice, and Joint Commission standards.
* Provides medication recommendations to providers as needed.
* Reports errors, near misses, and pharmacist interventions according to Pharmacy Department Policies and Procedures.
* Suggests process improvement to Pharmacy Department administration when necessary.
* Fills and dispensed investigational product for research studies when necessary.
* Fulfils need for after-hours dispensing when on-call.
* Maintains records as required by law to document drug transactions within the Pharmacy and throughout the hospital.
* Ensures completeness of daily logs, including refrigerator temperature.
* Holds hand-off discussion with on-coming shift as necessary.
* Practices pharmacy in accordance with federal and state law.
* Alerts Pharmacy Department administration of any problems with system software or hardware or medication distribution as they arise.
* Other tasks as assigned by Pharmacy Supervisor or Director of Pharmacy.
* Utilizes patient specific information when interpreting, reviewing, and approving medication orders to assess safety and efficacy, including, but not limited to:  + Age  + Sex  + Diagnoses  + Allergies  + Sensitivities  + Current medications  + Height and weight (when necessary)  + Pregnancy and lactation information (when necessary)  + Laboratory results (when necessary)
* Ensures appropriateness of drug dose, frequency, and duration for each medication ordered prior to approving. Clarifies any ambiguities with prescriber.
* Serves as a hospital resource for drug information and utilizes appropriate reference materials when necessary.
* Responds to drug information requests with accurate information in a timely manner.
* Assists in reviewing and revising the drug formulary, along with guidelines for drug use
* Participates in educating nurses, patients, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and other pharmacists as needed.
* Participates as needed in hospital committees, such as Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, Infection Control Committee, Fall Prevention Committee, etc.
* Collects and assesses medication usage data.
* Participates in the Department’s clinical initiatives and programs.
* Monitors the tracking of clozapine patients and reporting of blood work levels to the Clozapine Registry according to Pharmacy Department Policy.
* Adheres to McLean Hospital formulary whenever possible and provides recommendations for therapeutic interchange as necessary.
* Collaborates with other healthcare disciplines to develop optimal treatment plans for patients.
* Serves as a respectable pharmacy liaison to other departments.
* Facilitates learning for pharmacy interns.
* Provides educational lectures or written reports as required.
* Provides clinical counsel after-hours when on-call.
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