Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy experience preferred
Strong knowledge of aseptic techniques and compounding
Excellent communication skills for physician and patient interactions
Experience with anticoagulant and pharmacokinetic consult services is a plus
Ability to supervise pharmacy interns and assistants
Responsibilities
Perform all dispensing functions accurately and efficiently
Compound and prepare pharmaceutical preparations using aseptic techniques
Communicate with physicians regarding medication orders and any discrepancies
Monitor patients' drug therapy and maintain accurate patient profiles
Fill and verify medication cassettes for accuracy
Supervise inventory levels and manage narcotics records
Participate in consult programs for anticoagulants and aminoglycosides
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options
Retirement savings plan with employer match
Continuing education opportunities
Flexible scheduling options
Supportive work environment with professional development
Full Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties:
All dispensing functions
Compounding and preparing ordered pharmaceutical preparations, including irrigation solutions, intravenous additive solutions, and chemotherapy as required using aseptic technique in the appropriate environment.
Contacting and conferring physicians if there are any questions or irregularities regarding medication orders.
Monitoring patients' drug therapy as required, in regard to drug therapy.
Maintaining patient profiles.
Filling and checking medication cassettes
Completing patient charges if necessary - "charge on chart".
Making computer entries as required.
Supervising inventory levels as required.
Filling employee prescriptions.
Consulting with physician and nursing staff concerning availability, form, side effects, and incompatibilities of currently available drugs.
Participation in the pharmacy department's anticoagulant consult program, including ordering medications and ordering and monitoring required lab work.
Participation in the pharmacy department's aminoglycoside pharmacokinetic consult service including ordering of medication and ordering and monitoring of required lab work.
Maintaining inventory and records of narcotics.
Organizing daily operational activities. Pharmacy interns and pharmacy assistants are under the supervision of pharmacists
Additional duties as may be assigned, such as nursing unit inspections, Inservice education, etc.
Pharmacists will take turns "on call" when pharmacy department is not open.
