Responsibilities- Assists pharmaceutical activities and functions related to medication use and monitoring for all patient care areas according to departmental and hospital guidelines
- Participates in studies, quality monitors and drug evaluations to improve pharmaceutical care and clinical outcomes
- Performs patient care activities on the pharmacy computer system in a safe and timely manner
- Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information System or the Pharmacy Purchasing System
- Performs general pharmacy duties as needed by filling and dispensing medications
- Prepares and dispenses IV solutions and compounds medications including Chemotherapy
- Dispenses controlled substances as defined by the controlled substance permit
- Confirms accuracy of work performed by pharmacy technician, including unit dose carts
- Reviews physician's orders for appropriate route, dose, scheduling and potential drug interactions and consults physicians as needed
- Serves as a resource for medical and nursing staff regarding pharmaceutical activities
- Provides information on medications for patients as needed
- Encourages pharmacy and physician staff to use Formulary medications
- Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone
- Responds to overhead pages
- Maintains accurate and complete records
- Utilizes the correct documentation tools and procedures for all pharmacy functions
- Maintains proper records for all medications and controlled substances dispensed or received
- Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict
- Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the department; completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas, equipment and supply areas
- Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values
- Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality
- Ttrains and orients new pharmacy employees to the department and their job functions
- Safely performs essential functions with minimum supervision
- Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment and supplies that is necessary to perform essential functions
- Maintains and operates equipment and reports broken or malfunctioning equipment
- Adheres to current Infection control and safety standards
- Utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job
- Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to Neonate, Infant-Toddler/Preschool, School age/Adolescent, Reproductive age and Post/Peri Menopausal patient population
- Participates on committees as assigned
- Performance improvement activities through quality measurement or participation of ICARE process as assigned
- Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
- Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as assigned
Additional InformationEmployees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications- Graduation from a recognized school of Pharmacy as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama Required
- RPH - Registered Pharmacist - Licensure with the State of Alabama to practice pharmacy Required and
- CONSUBS - Pharmacist Control Substance Licensure with the State of Alabama to dispense Controlled Substances Required
- Completion of an approved Alabama Board of Pharmacy IV certification program within 90 Days Required
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
