• South Bend, IN
• Pharmacy
• Memorial Hospital - South Bend
• Full-time - Day - Variable day shifts, every 4th week evening and weekend rotation
• Req #: 211650
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Summary

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

Reports to the Pharmacy Manager. Provides efficient and accurate dispensing of pharmaceuticals in accordance with legal, regulatory and accrediting agency standards and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Oversees, reviews and checks all work of technical and student support staff when that work involves medication preparation and/or dispensing. Consults with medical staff, clinical pharmacy practitioners, nurses, hospital staff and others within the community to coordinate delivery of high quality pharmaceutical services to hospital patients.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION:We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Prepares and dispenses medication orders upon physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols by:

• Interpreting medication orders and transcribing accurately to computerized patient medication profiles and maintaining accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
• Filling package forms such as bottles, capsules, and unit-of-use packages with measured amounts of medication and/or verifying the same work performed by department technical staff.
• Manipulating needles, syringes, vials, ampules, etc. using aseptic technique to prepare intravenous admixtures and/or verifying preparation done by department technical staff.

Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols by:

• Monitoring medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, therapeutic duplications and completeness of information.
• Assisting with the Pharmacy Dosing Service and drug dosing according to hospital protocol, policies and procedures.
• Reading, extracting and interpreting information in patient charts accurately.
• Detecting and reporting suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining the formulary of accepted medications by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols and promoting rational medication therapy selection.
• Providing consultation and clarification to practitioners, suggesting appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
• Providing accurate, adequate and timely drug information to professional staff, patients and families.
• Documenting all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Conducting research and sharing information gathered in response to questions regarding pharmaceutical therapy.

Assures integrity of pharmaceuticals available for use at patient care areas in accordance with established policies and procedures by:

• Conducting monthly inspections of assigned areas.

Assures maintenance of records pertaining to all phases of pharmaceutical procurement, dispensing and use in accordance with hospital, legal, and regulatory requirements by:

• Recording necessary information and filing records as appropriate.
• Reviewing documentation of medication administration as assigned.
• Verifying the work of technical support staff in these areas.

Assures proper charging of pharmaceutical products and services by:

• Accurately processing entries into the hospital computer system.
• Supervising the work of departmental support personnel engaged in these activities.

Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:

• Initiating and/or coordinating special projects as agreed upon with a supervisor pertaining to pharmaceutical care.
• Completing other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

• Leverage innovation everywhere.
• Cultivate human talent.
• Embrace performance improvement.
• Build greatness through accountability.
• Use information to improve and advance.
• Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a Pharm D degree from an accredited school of pharmacy or successful completion of the foreign pharmacy equivalency exam and licensure as a registered pharmacist or eligible for licensure in the State of Indiana.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written), necessary to interact effectively with physicians, hospital staff, and other health care professionals to assure optimum pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of policies, procedures and standards for the provision of pharmaceutical services.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to potentially hazardous substances.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., to stand for prolonged periods of time, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.