Pharmacist, Healthcare

Responsible for the efficient and accurate preparation and dispensation of medication and other pharmaceuticals according to established operational and chemical procedures, and as prescribed by physicians in a retail setting. Oversee and closely review the work of technical support personnel.

• B.S. or Pharm.
  
  D. degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Must provide evidence of meeting state mandated continuing education requirements upon request.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is highly desirable.

• Knowledge and Skill:
  Has broad working knowledge of the practice of pharmacy. Analyzes and interprets complicated information. Determines a course of action based on general guidelines. May modify existing forms, procedures, or methods. May use highly sophisticated equipment requiring extensive training.
• Individual must remain current in his-her knowledge of drugs, therapeutics, and drug delivery systems.
• Problem Solving/Decision Making:
  Makes decisions based on an analysis of facts and general principles.
• Receives guidance through broad policy only and has varied courses of action available. Requires risk‑taking and judgment to adapt existing philosophy or practices. Ability to solve problems and/or make decisions that frequently have direct impact on patient care and/or individual patient’s course of treatment. Considerable professional judgment required.
• Scope of Impact /Accountability:
  Impacts multiple work areas on a day‑to‑day basis. Provides information regularly to decision‑making process. Has little or no responsibility for committing resources (financial or staff) in work area, but performs analyses and makes recommendations.
• Interpersonal Communication:
  Provides team leadership by assisting and training others. Responds to nonroutine and detailed inquiries from others who may not be knowledgeable in subject area. Requires understand others’ expectations/perspectives and collaborate and reach consensus on solutions.

• Walking - 1-15%
• Standing - 1-15%
• Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%
• Twisting - 1-15%

• Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
• Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
• Pulling
  - Up to 100 lbs
• Pushing
  - Up to 100 lbs

• Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
• Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
• Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
• Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
• Pulling
  - Up to 100 lbs
• Pushing
  - Up to 100 lbs

• Responsible for accurate dispensing of medications.

• Reviews and interprets physician orders properly; screens for incompatibilities, interactions, contraindications.
• Contacts nursing personnel and/or prescriber regarding any questions on drug orders.
• Accurately fills drug orders using triple‑check method.
• Accurately generates labels using proper format for dispensing not covered within the pharmacy computer system.
• Accurately enters patient orders onto computerized profile; questions and rectifies any duplication of therapy.
• Accurately prepares IV solutions, hyper‑alimentations, epidural fluids and other sterile products using aseptic technique.
• Accurately prepares chemotherapeutic agents in vertical‑flow hood using appropriate handling techniques.
• Accurately checks all non‑Pyxis items prior to delivery (IV and Med orders)
• Accurately checks all stock supplies prepared by technicians.
• 2. Exercises controls on controlled substances maintained/dispensed.
• Maintains physical inventory and computerized records.
• Properly labels floor stock narcotics and matches to dispensing records.
• Accurately compounds epidural infusions or other narcotic‑containing products.
• 3. Effectively participates in clinical services provided by department.
• Able to adequately perform drug usage evaluations as assigned.
• Able to effectively participate in patient care conferences and other assigned committees and other patient care roles.
• Provides pharmaceutical dosing and drug consults/monitoring as requested.
• Provide accurate, clinically‑relevant drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients as needed.
• 4. Meets administrative and…