PRN Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description Job Summary · Reports to Manager, Pharmacy Services.
· Compounds and dispenses medication pursuant to a physician order.
· Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of drug, dose, route, and duration of therapy.
· Screens for drug interactions, incompatibilities and contraindications.
· Recognizes potential adverse drug effects and intervenes as appropriate.
· Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.
· Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and other patient-care activities.
· Cares for all age group patients (birth and above).
Job Requirements Minimum Education · B.
S.
or Pharm.
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degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
· Must provide evidence of meeting state mandated continuing education requirements upon request.
Minimum Work Experience · Previous hospital pharmacy experience is highly desirable.
· Previous pharmacy computer experience desirable.
Required Licenses · [Kentucky, United States] Pharmacists · Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy (or must be Kentucky licensed within 90 days of employment).
Required Skills 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 non routine 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.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS Physical Requirements Sitting - 1-15% Walking - 1-15% Standing - 1-15% Bending/Squatting - 1-15% Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15% Twisting - 1-15% Visual and Hearing Requirements Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Physical/Environmental Demands 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 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 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.
· · Processes patient charges accurately.
· · Accurately checks all non-Pyxis items prior to delivery (IV and Med orders) · · Accurately checks all stock supplies prepared by technicians.
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.
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 pharmacokinetic dosing and drug consults/monitoring as requested.
· · Provide accurate, clinically-relevant drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients as needed.
Meets administrative and miscellaneous requirements of department.
· · Participates in departmental QAI programs.
· · Reports workload statistics to manager as requested.
· · Supervises nonprofessional personnel and organizes/directs their workflow as needed.
· · Meets departmental cost initiatives (formulary compliance) · · Demonstrates a consistent level of performance.
· · Demonstrates good professional judgment and competence in performing professional functions Performs miscellaneous duties and follows departmental guidelines.
· · Communicates information effectively, within the department and the hospital.
· · Serves as an active member on hospital committees as assigned by the pharmacy manager.
· · Assists in training of new employees and pharmacy students.
· · Participated in hospital and community drug education programs as assigned.
· · Projects a professional image for the department.
· · Demonstrates an understanding of basic hospital and departmental policies.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS T.
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Pledge I Will Show Compassion -see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.
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as my customer.
-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.
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Regional Health matters -show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times -be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer I Will Cooperate With Others -maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior -listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake -never underestimate the power of an apology -refrain from blame and judgment -bring a sense of calm to stressful situations I Will Collaborate With Others -value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together -treat others in a way that I would like to be treated -participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.
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Regional Health -foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults -speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates -value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole -meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job I Will Communicate -smile at everyone -always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction -follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away -escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination I Will Adapt To Change -be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge -embrace change and set the example for those around me -accept openly when there are changes that T.
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Regional and/or I have no control over -manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed I Will Be A Champion -serve with passion -view myself as an owner of T.
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Regional Health and act accordingly -take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.
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Regional Health, including my work area -go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers -dare to make a difference and be exceptional -constantly try to improve myself and T.
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Regional Health -speak positively about T.
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Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work Education Required Bachelors or better