The Pharmacist is responsible for the review and interpretation of physician orders, the dispensing of medications, the clinical monitoring of drug therapies and the provision of accurate and timely drug information while complying with all legal and practice standards. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1.Current pharmacist license from the Texas Board of Pharmacy.
2.Graduate from an accredited College of Pharmacy
3.Sterile IV Preparation Certification as described in the Texas State Board of Pharmacy Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
1.Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
2.Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per Hospital policies/protocols.
3.Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
4.Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately.
5.Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner.
6.Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational medication therapy selection.
7Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Recommends evidence based medication therapy regimens and monitoring plans. Suggests appropriate cost effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.
8.Provides accurate, adequate and timely drug information to the professional staff.
9.Provides drug information to patients and families, as needed.
10.Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
11.Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of the pharmacy technicians.
12.Completes and documents inspections of all assigned medication storage areas. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
13.Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing).
14.Maintains regular attendance.
15.Performs other duties as assigned or required.
