Pharmacist job description

The Registry Clinical/Staff Pharmacist is responsible for profiling and dispensing of medications, monitoring patient drug therapy, dispensing and record keeping of controlled substances, and performing clinical functions within the pharmacist's scope practice.

+ Ability to accurately enter medication orders (including chemotherapy) in a timely manner. Accurately check AMDS (Automatic Medication Dispensing System), IV admixtures, patient specific medications, prepacked medications. Responsible for the proper handling, storage and security of medications in the pharmacy.

+ Monitors and evaluates patients' medication profiles for safety concerning appropriate dosing, contraindications, interactions, allergies, duplications in therapy, incompatibilities, etc.
+ Critically evaluates and interprets lab alerts/results pertinent to the medication profile.

+ Is familiar with the hospital formulary and appropriately auto-substitutes to the formulary equivalent.

+ Provides drug information/education to the hospital's professional staff and patients as necessary to create the most effective treatment regimens.

+ Demonstrates a clear sense of urgency with the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously. Is able to maintain productivity that meets or exceeds the pharmacy standards; performance is analyzed using monthly Productivity Report data.

+ Must be able to effectively communicate via email which is critical to the pharmacy work environment; all pharmacy communications, memos, and shortages are sent electronically daily.

+ Assists with Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) monitoring, medication variance reporting and actively participates in continued quality improvement.

+ Required to perform other duties as assigned, including flexibility in scheduling as dictated by the needs of the pharmacy.

+ Adheres to all State and Federal rules as defined by the Pharmacy Practice Act and Controlled Substance Act and Hospital/Departmental Policies and Procedures. Must be able to explain policy and procedures accurately.

+ Exercises consistency in dispensing of narcotics and maintenance of appropriate record keeping.

+ Is in compliance with Holy Cross Hospital Attendance Standards, consistently prompt, and at work station ready to work at scheduled time.

+ Consistently observes and provides leadership for the technicians and pharmacy students to ensure adherence to established standards; delegates responsibilities with clear direction and expectations, resolves conflict; demonstrates accountability for his or her actions.

+ This position requires periods of prolonged sitting and standing; minimal lifting (up to 10 lb.), pushing, or any other physical activities. The work area is clean, well-lit, climate controlled with a moderate noise level. Subject to highly stressful and crowded working situations. Works with toxic/caustic chemicals including chemotherapeutic agents.

Commonly Used Equipment:

+ Computer, calculator, paging system, printer (laser/zebra), scanner, fax machine, vertical and horizontal laminar flow hoods, Omnicell, pneumatic tube system.

This Pharmacist Resident will provide pharmaceutical care to patients according to professional standards and practices.

**Education** : Bachelor's Degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program.
**Experience** : Completion of internship

**Licenses/Certifications** : Required: Arizona Pharmacy Intern license; Pharmacist license must be obtained no later than November 1st of residency year. American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross(ARC) BLS and ACLS (If newly certifying for BLS and ACLS, must obtain certification within 90-days of employment in the role.)

Northwest Healthcare is a multi-faceted network dedicated to providing safe, quality care at each of our locations. With three (soon to be four) hospitals, two freestanding emergency centers, four urgent care locations and a large physician practice including primary care and a variety of specialists, Northwest Healthcare offers you a wide range of settings in which to work. Common among them all is not only the commitment to providing safe patient care, but to employee satisfaction and growth. It is a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all employees-whether caring for patients directly or working in a support role. NWHC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

**Qualifications**

**Education**

**Required**

+ Bachelors or better in Pharmacy

**Licenses & Certifications**

**Required**

+ L-AZ-Pharmacy Intern

**Preferred**

+ C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac

**Experience**

**Required**

+ Pharmacy Intership

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Kindred Transitional Care Hospitals has a career opportunity for you as a Pharmacist! As a division of Kindred Healthcare, we play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients who require acute care and rehabilitation over an extended period.

Your career growth begins when you join an interdisciplinary team, where doctors, nurses, therapists and other experts work together to form individualized care plans for our patients and residents. Opportunities through our development programs, training seminars and university partnerships, not only allow for continual career growth but emphasize our commitment to investing in our employees and developing future healthcare leaders.

The goal of our team is to deliver intensive, multidisciplinary care and transition patients' home or to a lower level of care as quickly and safely as possible. Each employee's dedication is essential to meet and exceed the needs of each patient, resident and family we serve. Ranked as one of Fortune magazine's “Most Admired Healthcare Company” for 8 years, Kindred welcomes you to join our team and build a career that touches lives.
As Pharmacist you will:

Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician.

Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital.

Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization.

Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff.

Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy.

Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice.

Supervises the technical support staff.

Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs.

Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older.

Clinical duties include renal dosing, drug regimen review, antibiotic & anticoagulant monitoring.
Pharmacist, Pharm D, hospital pharmacy, LTAC, Transitional Care, Acute CareQualifications
As a Pharmacist you will have:

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.
Current state license in good standing
Minimum of three (3) months of experience in HOSPITAL pharmacy.
Pharm D or residency preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines.
Experience in facilitating teams.
Experience in writing policies and procedures.
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