Pharmacist PRN

Description

02170 Pharmacist STRHS-Lawrenceburg Job Description 3.31.2017

The Pharmacist is responsible for meeting the needs of internal and external Hospital customers and supporting the department by providing a variety of pharmacy services. This position provides the knowledge and skills to meet physician, patient, staff, and/or hospital needs and performs in accordance with hospital standards and policies. This position is a highly trained individual who interprets physician's orders and compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals under critical time constraints and operates under minimal supervision. Coordinates and provides the pharmaceutical care of patients.

Reports to: Pharmacy Director

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 86

EEO: • 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals • 03 Technicians • 04 Sales Workers • 05 Administrative Support Workers • 06 Craft Workers • 07 Operatives • 08 Laborers and Helpers • 09 Service Workers

Essential Functions ?

Collect data for clinical initiatives.

Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems.

Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry. Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians.

Maintains adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software.

Assist with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee

Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, and patients, and pharmacy students.

Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.

Assist with implementation and monitoring of clinical initiatives

Coordinate clinical pharmacy workflow, initiatives and goals

Be a role model and resource for staff pharmacists

Serve as a liaison to clinical departments and providers

Assist with USP 797 and 800 compliance and competency

Staff pharmacist duties

Qualifications

Job Requirements ?

Minimum Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) with one-year residency required

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Skills

Certifications:

PGY-1 Residency or BCPS

Required Skills

Licenses: Current and active Pharmacist license in the state of Tennessee required.

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