Overview

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Supervisor, and according to Federal and State laws compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from physician.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to hospital policies and the laws of New York State: compounds and dispenses medications and supplies to patients and other professionals.
• Interprets and evaluates physician's orders to prepare, calculate and dispense appropriate medication and medication dosage forms.
• Communicates with prescribes and nursing personnel according to intervention procedure to clarify or change orders that are unclear, illegible, incomplete or questionable.
• Recommends changes in drug therapy when needed.
• Documents intervention activities.
• Insures resolution of identified problems.
• Accurately prepares labels and dispenses medications to all areas of the hospital in accordance with all policies, laws and regulations.
• Accurately enter medication orders into the computer.
• Reviews, maintains and screens medication profiles for allergies, food/drug interactions, drug/drug; interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
• Provides information on the contents, therapeutic actions, interactions and possible adverse reactions of medication to the physicians, nurses and patients of the hospital.
• Compounds and labels I.V. admixtures, chemotherapies and parenteral nutrition solutions according to established procedures.
• Supervises and checks the work of the Technicians and Aide in both sterile and non-sterile medication work areas.
• Dispenses controlled substances in accordance with al applicable regulations.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
• Participates in educational programs both inside and outside the department as required by law.
• Performs and documents monthly medication area inspections.
• Works in all service areas of the department.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the consideration of patient age as a factor in dose calculation for the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
• Performs other assigned duties as may be necessary for the quality assurance and performance improvement programs of the department.
• Attends and participates in committee meetings and functions requires by the hospital..
• Performs other duties as may be needed to assure the maintenance of optimal patient care services.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, required.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year hospital pharmacy experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of computers and word processing skills.

Licenses, Certifications:

• New York State Pharmacy license and current registration.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Interfaith Medical Center.

IMC is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.