Pharmacist,Healthcare Job O'Fallon area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

SUMMARY

The Pharmacist is responsible for planning, coordinating, maintaining and controlling operations of the Pharmacy, including implementation of Pharmacy procedures; preparing and dispensing medications as prescribed and ordered by a licensed physician; supervising and training Pharmacy staff; maintaining Pharmacy equipment; overseeing the pharmacy's quality control program; and ensuring compliance with Pharmacy policies and procedures and federal/state regulations. The Pharmacist also provides drug information, clinical consultation and expertise to physicians, staff and patients as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Pharmacist Duties

Oversees the daily operations of the Pharmacy and pharmaceutical services (unit dose, controlled substances, IV admixtures, clinical services, investigational drug services, infusion pumps, purchasing and billing).
Oversees preparation and processing of chemotherapeutic medications and other prescription orders for primary and satellite facilities while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Plans, coordinates and oversees the activities of Pharmacy and the use of EPIC Willow to perform job.
Opens and closes the Pharmacy and is responsible for activating and deactivating the Pharmacy alarm system.
Works with Director of Pharmacy Services to develop Pharmacy policies and procedures to enhance work flow and accuracy of Pharmacy procedures.
Oversees utilization of Pharmacy supplies, including inventory, disbursements, and ordering for the Pharmacy. Orders, receives, restocks and maintains appropriate inventory for medications, pharmacy supplies and narcotics. Reviews invoices for accuracy and submits for payment.
Ensures adequate supply of emergency medications is available.
Maintains daily operations of the Pharmacy computer system.
Generates and/or maintains appropriate records related to medication distribution and dispensing, including required patient records and prescription order records.
Ensures Pharmacy compliance with all federal and state regulations.
Oversees quality control procedures for the Pharmacy, including appropriate checks and balances procedures which ensure accuracy in processing physician orders and preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals.
Ensures all Pharmacy equipment maintenance, as required and/or as needed, is performed in order to assure maximum efficiency, safety and accuracy in performance.
Coordinates disposal of biohazardous waste from the facility.
Serves as a liaison between Pharmacy, physicians, pharmaceutical representatives, and management.
Serves as a resource person for physicians, staff and patients/families regarding drug information and other Pharmacy issues and questions.
Represents the Pharmacy and participates in special meetings as needed.
Coordinates Pharmacy schedule with the Director of Pharmacy Services.
Serves as a primary safety consultant in the event of a chemotherapeutic or other hazardous drug spill or exposure incident, and coordinates with the Safety Coordinator to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, including maintenance of facility MSDS notebooks, development of a written hazardous drug program, and implementation of emergency response procedures.
Ensures compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations, policies and procedures. Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposures to chemotherapeutic agents, blood and body fluids, other potentially infections materials, chemical disinfectants, and other hazardous substances.

Other Pharmacy Duties

Processes prescription orders.
Generates prescription labels.
Verifies accuracy of prescription labels.
Oversees preparation of prescriptions in the Pharmacy.
Verifies prescriptions are prepared correctly.
Reverifies prescription orders, labels and prepared prescriptions prior to delivery to the nursing unit.
Dispenses prescriptions to medical oncology nursing unit.

Enhances workflow by reviewing submitted prescription orders and processing and preparing orders to the extent appropriate and possible.

Maintains a safe and efficient working environment in the Pharmacy by maintaining a clean work area and following all regulations in accordance with regulatory agencies and Pharmacy policies.

Performs Pharmacy Technician duties as needed.

Professional Communication

Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to all aspects of employment, including patient/family/significant other confidentiality.
Interacts with patients/family/significant others with a variety of developmental and sociocultural backgrounds in an appropriate manner.
Provides information to patients and family/significant others that reduces anxiety and conveys an attitude of acceptance, sensitivity and caring.
Maintains professional relationships and conveys relevant information to other members of the health care team.
Internal Contacts:
Physicians, nursing staff, office staff, other Pharmacy staff, billing representatives, etc., and staff at other CCSI…

Pharmacist, Healthcare