What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Staff Pharmacist position at baptisthealth?
40 Hours per week
Day and Second shift coverage needed.
Assures that primary responsibility of the pharmacy department is carried out; that is, to see that the correct medication is dispensed to the correct patient by the correct mode of administration at the appropriate time. These tasks take a combination of individual participation and first line supervision of technician staff. Participates in clinical pharmacy programs in accordance with currently established health care standards.
Job Summary: Responsible for supervising and performing all pharmacy activities in accordance with accredited hospital policies and procedures, ethical and professional practices, accreditation standards and State and Federal requirements.
Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient profiles accurately. Maintains accurate, complete medication profiles. Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including non-sterile, sterile, non-hazardous parenteral, and parenteral nutrition products accurately. Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Assists with pharmacokinetic drug dosing. Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately. Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Has a working knowledge of pharmacy operations including pharmacy operating system, use of patient record, purchasing, inventory and formulary management, automation, packaging, USP 797, USP 795, USP 800, and pharmaceutical waste
Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department. Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel as requested. Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
Minimum Education, Experience, Training, and Licensures Required:
B.S. Pharm or Pharm D. degree from an accredited university required. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. EXPERIENCE: Hospital experience preferred but not required