Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical techniques and procedures.
Ability to supervise and train pharmacy staff.
Responsibilities
Compounds and dispenses medications as per practitioner orders.
Reviews medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
Consults with clinical staff regarding medication therapy.
Educates and trains pharmacy personnel.
Counsels patients on medication use and safety.
Implements quality improvement initiatives in the pharmacy.
Participates in research and pharmacy-related committees.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic hospital environment.
Engagement in continuous professional development.
Exposure to interdisciplinary team collaborations.
Participation in quality improvement projects.
Full Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Experience
Physical
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing within normal range. Operates computer, typewriter, calculator. Finger dexterity. Eye-hand coordination. Frequent sitting, standing and walking. May lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Some exposure to chemical hazards when making chemotherapy.
JOB SUMMARY
Compounds and dispenses medications according to orders of practitioners authorized by law to prescribe. Supervises and checks work of supportive personnel. Must be knowledgeable of standard pharmaceutical techniques and procedures, laws governing the practice of pharmacy, drug incompatibilities and interactions, pharmacology and toxicology. Job duties include but are not limited to: review of medication orders, clinical consultation, staff education, patient counseling, continuous quality improvement initiatives, pharmacist-managed dosing programs and pharmacy related research. The staff pharmacist may serve on various hospital committees. He/she provides direction, oversight, and coordination of pharmacy students and residents.
About St Bernards Hospital Inc
St Bernard's Hospital is the only civilian general hospital in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.
