Clinical Staff Pharmacist - FT - Day/Evening/Weekends

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Performs the following duties of the unit dose delivery system:

• Processes a first dose on the robotic dispensing system.
• Checks dispensing
• Checks medications for the automated dispensing machines.
• Checks unit dose packages.
• Charges medications to patients accurately.
• Operates the pneumatic tube delivery device.
• Checks medication boxes and crash carts.
• Operates the controlled substance dispensing machine and handles controlled substances in accordance with the department's policies.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of sterile products using aseptic technique and in compliance with the departments policies and procedures.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of cytotoxic agents in compliance with the department's safety procedures.
• Documents medication events, adverse drug events, controlled substance variances, quality assurance activities, and clinical interventions.
• Documents in the patient medical record in a manner that is clear and legible.
• Reviews, verifies, and enters medication orders including timely discontinuation of therapies as ordered accurately into the pharmacy computer system.
• Facilitates medication availability and distribution on the units.
• Handles hazardous material in compliance with the department's safety procedures.
• Assist the Inventory Control Coordinator in stocking medications and maintaining inventory.
• Responsible for IV to PO streamlining and conversion when clinically appropriate.
• Responsible for Automatic Therapeutic Interchange for approved medications.
• Responsible for renal dosing Responsible for kinetic and clinical dosing.
• Responsible for poly-pharmacy screening and intervention when clinically appropriate.
• Participates in assigned multidisciplinary patient care or discharge rounds when appropriate. Identifies, assess, resolves or prevent medication-related problems and concerns on the units.
• Provides assistance for difficult medication reconciliations.
• Participates in P&T Committee-approved best practices and drug use policies. Responds to telephone requests and/or verbal medication orders/requests.
• Performs duties in a manner that is safe, professional, and consistent with JCAHO standards, state and federal laws and regulations, hospital's policies and procedures, and other regulatory agencies.
• Assists in orienting and training of technicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy students as assigned. Provides drug information and decision support as requested.
• Accepts scheduled charge responsibility.
• Maintains records of continuing education requirements for licensure in Virginia and completes all mandatory training courses required by MWHC.
• Performs clinical and other patient-care duties as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Completes orientation and training in central distribution, parenteral admixtures, chemotherapy, hyperalimentation, narcotics and formal clinical services.
• Licensure as a pharmacist, and in good professional standing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• B.S. Pharm. or Pharm.D., required.
• Pharmacy Residency from an accredited ASHP institution preferred
• Previous experience in a computerized hospital pharmacy setting is desirable.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with computers and other health care related technology.

Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) use of arms and hands; frequent (34-66% of workday) standing, walking, and sitting; occasional (0-33% of workday) bending, stooping, and squatting; ability to lift 35 lbs.; ability to push and pull up to 20 lbs.; auditory and visual skills to include color determination. 

Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills.  Ability to multi-task.  Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.  Capacity to cope with difficult situations. Ability to tolerate irregular hours including evenings, nights, and weekends. 

Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to radiation and toxic chemicals.  Potential for exposure to bloodborne pathogens; must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.   

“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”

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