Pharmacist-Night

Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. • $100K — $120K *

Braselton, GA 30517In-Person

Healthcare

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Pharm. D. from an accredited college of pharmacy
Registered Georgia Pharmacy license required
Ability to work effectively with others
Strong organizational and decision-making skills
Good clinical assessment and judgment skills
Effective communication with healthcare professionals

Responsibilities

Provide prescribed medications accurately and efficiently
Analyze medication orders for completeness and accuracy
Communicate with providers regarding medication orders
Participate in Clinical Pharmacy Service for quality pharmaceutical care
Educate patients and families about medications
Monitor and report adverse drug reactions
Supervise pharmacy technicians and provide training

Benefits

7 days on, 7 days off work schedule
Opportunities for professional development
Collaborative work environment
Access to advanced pharmacy technology
Supportive team culture

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Full Job Description

Job Category:
Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:
7 Days on 7 Days Off

About the Role:
Job Summary

Responsible for providing "pharmaceutical care" which is defined as the responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improves a patient's quality of life. Interacts with physicians, employees and patients throughout the hospital. This position will care for patients in the neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications: Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy. Registered Georgia Pharmacy license required.
Educational Requirements: Pharm. D. from accredited college of pharmacy.
Minimum Experience:
Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
Preferred Educational Requirements:
Preferred Experience:
Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work effectively with others
Organizational and decision-making skills
Good clinical assessment and judgment skills
Ability to effectively communicate with pharmacy management, pharmacists, technicians, and other Healthcare professionals

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Provide customers with prescribed medications in an accurate and efficient manner to enhance the health of the NGHS Community.

Perform analysis to ensure correct entry of each medication order including processing all medication orders for completeness, accuracy and dosing schedule.
Communicate with providers for any questions concerning a medication order or non-formulary requests. Follow departmental policies or processes and USP 795/797/800 best practices around the preparation of sterile and nonsterile drugs.

Actively participate in the Clinical Pharmacy Service to provide the customer with quality pharmaceutical care.

Provide drug information to health care providers after an appropriate review of evidenced based literature
Demonstrate basic pharmacokinetic skills, perform clinical monitoring, consult management, and profile review for assigned patients. Assure that all patients are updated on a daily basis and patients are explained the pharmacy's role in managing their outcome.
Collaborates with Clinical Pharmacy Specialists to support drug distribution and optimize medication therapy outcomes.
Provides medication education to patients and families
Enforce use of NGHS's Drug Formulary by contacting physician with a formulary alternative when a non-formulary drug is written.
Participate in identifying and investigating adverse drug reactions with the completion of an adverse drug reaction form when appropriate.
Demonstrate knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement and its application to patient care and actively participate by monitoring assigned indicators monthly and giving input and ideas to improve the pharmacy system.

Communicate effectively with Physicians, nursing staff, pharmacy personnel and other hospital staff to provide quality care to our patients.

Communicate with hospital personnel to provide quality patient care. Consult with prescriber when questions arise pertaining to medication, dosage or directions for use. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team about medication start times or other questions or concerns that may arise. Give short report of current work status and communicates all possible problems and concerns to oncoming pharmacist so that they may follow up appropriately.
Supervise technician productivity and provide guidance and training in a respectful and considerate manner to ensure the efficient operation of the pharmacy.
Take ownership of problems by reporting issues to appropriate hospital staff to achieve desired outcome. Involve supervisory personnel when necessary to reach goal.

Responsible for the proper handling and distribution of controlled substances to comply with federal and state regulations.

Accurately distribute controlled substances using C-II Safe and follows policy and procedure.
Understand the procedure for "specials" (non-floor stock narcotics) and follow-up with technician to obtain original disposition record.
Document correct count after special issues and report any discrepancies to assistant director.
Understand and accurately follow the current procedure for documenting and wasting controlled substances used during medication compounding.
Enforce pharmacy policies and procedures by completing a controlled substance variance report when a variance occurs and by using the controlled substance waste log appropriately.
May rotate to various areas of pharmacy: Decentralized patient care areas, Outpatient Pharmacy, IV Room Etc. when staffing needs arise.

Train pharmacy personnel.

Provide constructive feedback to appropriate supervisor or manager on employee performance.

Responsible for fully reading and complying with department email(s), (i.e. communication) upon receipt of such communication.

Review email at a minimum of once per shift.

Complies with pharmacy and NGMC policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Occasionally 0-30% of time
Vision: Heavy, Constantly 66-100% of time
Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Occasionally 0-30%
Standing/Walking: Occasionally 0-30%
Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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About Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.

Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc. (NGHS) is a non-profit healthcare system that serves the Northeast Georgia region. The system includes two hospitals, several urgent care centers, and a network of physicians and specialists. NGHS provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, orthopedics, and women's health. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has been recognized for its clinical excellence and patient safety. NGHS is headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia and was founded in 1951.

Learn more about Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.

Size

7,000 employees

Industry

Healthcare

Founded

1980

* Ladders Estimates

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