Location
Kingston, NY | United States
Job description
Job Details:
To provide comprehensive high quality, cost efficient pharmaceutical services to the individuals in need of the services provided by Benedictine Hospital.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides timely, efficient, and accurate computer order entry of physician orders including: prioritizing of orders by type (i.e. STAT vs. Routine vs. Floor stock); utilizing techniques to minimize potential for order entry errors (e.g. initialing of individual orders in red); implementation of hospital formulary policy for generic and therapeutic substitutions; proper selection of frequency codes to reflect correct dosing time on MAR’s; use of clear and complete auxiliary information. clinically monitoring of patients' medication regimens for proper drug selection, appropriate doses, interactions, and adverse effects; documents interventions through the use of Pharmaceutical Care Notes.
- Provides IV admixtures services in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner, including: preparation of chemotherapy, TPN, routine, and specialty IV products according to department policy and established professional standards; oversight of all activities of the IV department; checking of refilled IV products in patient care area bins against the IVPB Schedule Report.
- Checks completed unit dose cassettes in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner, including: adding missing doses, replacing incorrect medications, strengths or forms, and removing excessive or unauthorized medications or doses; assisting in the cart fill update.
- Participates in clinical pharmacy programs of the department and the Pharmacy, Therapeutics, and Nutrition Committee and documents results and outcomes through the use of Pharmaceutical Care Notes, including: DUE’s; ADR tracking and monitoring; antimicrobial culture and sensitivity surveillance; IV to oral switch.
- Performs other pharmacist’s duties as assigned or needed: fills employee prescriptions in an accurate and efficient manner; participates in department QA/QI/CQI programs; maintains accurate and appropriate record keeping when dispensing controlled substances; completes controlled substances inventory accurately and efficiently.
- Oversees all purchasing and inventory functions for the department including: coordinating placement and receipt of wholesaler orders ; placing direct orders, as deemed necessary or beneficial; supervising and supporting the duties of pharmacy technician/inventory coordinator; coordinating and oversight of other purchasing and inventory functions such as maintenance of computer formulary, returns of expired or excessive stock, and scheduling and follow-up of annual physical inventory
- Responsible for controlled substances inventory including: coordinatingSchedule II narcotic purchases and order receipts; maintenance of formsrequired for Schedule II narcotic purchases; coordinating returns ordestruction of expired adulterated, or contaminated controlled substances;serving as staff resource for reconciling controlled substances inventorydiscrepancies; oversight of record keeping for all transactions related tocontrolled substances.
- Coordinates day to day activities for the department including: monitoringstaff; use of problem-solving skills to address routine operational issues;supervising the activities of pharmacy staff, providing guidance, directionand counsel; assuring that policies and procedures, laws and regulations,and professional standards are upheld; providing administrative support to the Director of Pharmacy, as needed.
- Takes the responsibility of leadership in a specialty function that is vital to the operation of the Pharmacy Department.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE
- Five years hospital pharmacy experience.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Current NYS license (Pharmacist). Registered with the State Education Department of NY. IV-Admixture, hyper alimentation, chemotherapy, computer skills, purchasing and inventory.
OTHER
- Good communication skills–both verbal and written.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- Sort, move, carry, pack, and unpack medication stock. Good hand/eye coordination. Demonstrate ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Demonstrate ability to use a computer for extended periods of time.
OTHER PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regular exposure to Anti-Neoplastic (Chemotherapeutic) agents and caustic chemicals.
- Able to word efficiently regardless of frequent interruptions. Able to perform multiple tasks. Work well in a sometimes stressful environment.
- Good hand/eye coordination (especially depth perception and recognition of colors). Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time. Ability to use a computer for extended periods of time.
About Us:
HealthAlliance Hospital
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Saving Account
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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