Pharmacist PRN

The Staff Pharmacist oversees and is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, ensuring that all prescriptions are prepared, dispensed and distributed in compliance with written policy, procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations.

• Obtains and maintains appropriate knowledge and understanding of Community Hospice of Northeast Florida and Community Hospice Pharmacy services. This knowledge includes the values, policies, and procedures of the Community Hospice Pharmacy and related clinical practice settings.
• Follows established departmental rules, procedures, policies, quality-improving objectives, environmental, safety or infection controlling standards.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the basic pharmacy duties and responsibilities which may include:
• Entering orders into computerized patient profile for pharmacist verification.
• Maintaining patient demographic and medication profiles in computer systems.
• Providing drug information, such as available dosage forms and strengths, costs, package sizes to patients, nurses and physicians.
• Keeping files, records and communication organized.
• Answering telephone calls on the pharmacist line within three (3) rings.
• Repackaging, labeling, handling and storing pharmaceuticals.
• Packaging medication order for delivery.
• Using and maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Maintaining Schedule II drug usage log and inventory count.
• Identifying and preventing medication errors.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all aspects of pharmacy services identified below:
• Medical terminology and abbreviation common to prescribing and dispensing.
• Drug names and classification.
• Medication order and prescription interpretation.
• Pharmaceutical calculations.
• Federal and State laws governing the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of controlled and non-controlled substances.
• Aseptic technique and preparation procedures for sterile dosage forms.
• Performs aseptic compounding of sterile parenteral admixtures. This includes the practice of aseptic technique, proper procedures for preparing all types of Parenteral admixtures, preparation of the label and any control records, the proper technique for visual inspection of Parenteral solutions and the documentation of quality control.
• Monitors drug therapy to evaluate appropriateness of use, drug, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication and/or substitution, and drug interactions.
• Counsels patients on over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.
• Reviews prescriptions for appropriateness and for possible therapeutic problems, contraindications, interactions and allergies; discusses prescription clarifications with prescribers.
• Provides drug information to healthcare professionals and patients upon request or when determined necessary for the safe administration of the medication.
• Checks accuracy of prescriptions filled by technicians, including sterile admixtures.
• Ensures and demonstrates proper technique and accurate preparation of all pharmaceutical products, including oral, topical and sterile admixtures.
• Facilitates transfer planning and smooth transition to alternate site of care.
• Identifies and acts upon cost avoidance in drug therapy by promoting cost effective drugs and by reducing waste.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with regard to the functions and tasks for the operation of the pharmacy.
• Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees.
• Interacts effectively with other members of the health care team on a regular basis.
• Facilitates the safe and efficient transport of medications, drug-delivery devices and supplies from the pharmacy to inpatient facilities and patients.
• Operates technology (computers, Eye Con, Smart Cabinet) in accordance to policy, procedures and manufacturing instructions.
• Performs the essential functions related to opening and closing the pharmacy.
• Uses appropriate telephone communication skills, and effectively communicates with patients, nurses, physicians and other co-workers.
• Performs monthly consultant pharmacist responsibilities including review of inpatient charts and physical inspection of the facility modified Class II B pharmacy.
• Performs drug management review for the comprehensive patient assessment and collaborates for ongoing drug utilization reviews with the patient’s interdisciplinary group.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

• Federal and State laws…