MH Pharmacist

Summary:

Fill orders with accuracy; check technician prepared products before release; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; aid in the training of new staff; update the Director about the daily activities of the pharmacy; aid the Director in maintaining the operations of the pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

Enters correct charges for all medications

Enters correct medication, including description, strength, route, expiration date, and start/stop dates

Enters mg/kg dosing for peds/neonates. Refers all pediatrics orders for doublecheck

Corrects all orders which are entered in error or may be misunderstood

Posts debits/credits accurately

Follows all ATS conversions based on substitutions approved by P&T

Maintains order entry error rate <2%

Enters all patient demographic information as needed

Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame

Generates required reports

Alerts Director of any problems with system software or hardware

Assists technicians in performing technical tasks

Accurately completes IV process

Maintains aseptic technique

Recycles products as appropriate

Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels

Prioritizes workload

Assists Tech in restocking shelves and rotating stock

Disposes of all waste properly

Checks technician prepared products prior to release

Enters correct patient data for all TPN's via the intranet

Clarifies all TPN orders prior to order entry

Performs all calculations and worksheets for chemotherapy

Completes all documentation and double checks

Takes required protective measures and ensures that technicians take all required protective measures

Dispose of chemotherapy waste properly

Prepares and dispenses drug products throughout the hospital (or directly supervises qualified pharmacy technician in these functions)

Ensures the appropriateness of drug dose and frequency for each medication ordered before dispensing. Clarifies any ambiguities with prescriber

Reviews all physician orders for appropriateness

Prepares, labels, and dispenses all drug products using appropriate technique

Fills all orders with correct medication

Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication delivery

Prioritizes work

Checks all medications for delivery to nursing floors in a timely fashion

Oversees daily technician activities to maintain an effective workflow

Maintains records as required by law to document drug transactions within the Pharmacy and throughout the hospital

Controlled drug sign-out sheets are initiated correctly and terminated correctly when new supplies issued

Investigational drug logs and perpetual inventories are accurate and current

Completes all Controlled Substance logs and paperwork appropriately

Maintains required continuing education and gives copies to management

Checks that all batch logs are completed accurately

Follows non-formulary drug procedures

Completes medication error reports as needed

Orders medications when stock is low

Loans and borrows medications per policy

Safely uses departmental equipment

Dispose of waste in proper containers

Is able to locate the MSDS sheets, disaster manual, safety manual, infection control, P&P etc

Demonstrates fire safety verbally

Assists in training of new staff

Helps in other areas of pharmacy as needed

Is able to refill, check, and billg Emergency Med Carts, TPA kits, etc

Maintains security of pharmacy

Maintains security of controlled substances

Supervises activities of support staff effectively

Provides Director with feedback regarding activities of support staff

Work with other pharmacists and technicians to settle work priority disputes

Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy

No therapeutic duplication

Prevents significant drug interactions

Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies. Updates allergies on order enter

Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state

Serves as a hospital resource for drug information, including indications, doses routes, side effects, adverse reactions, drug interactions, pharmacokinetics, and product availability. Able to utilize appropriate reference materials when necessary

Participates in drug inventory control through formulary management, performing therapeutic interchanges per policy and purchasing

Responsible for maintaining the pharmceutical quality assurance standards

Provides assistance to the Director of Pharmacy in joining specified committees and participating in activities of the hospital when requested

Provide input/ suggestions to improve the pharmaceutical services provided

Is familiar with, and follows, Federal and State laws regarding the profession of pharmacy

Understands pharmaceutical and chemical procedures and techniques, and weights and measures in all systems

Understands the role of the pharmacy department in the hospital and its relationship with other departments

Generates reports and completes all clinical functions related to reports such as Renal dosing, IV to PO, Anesthesia audits, and any other pertinent reports

Informs oncoming shift of patients or issues requiring monitoring or follow up

Keep current on new drugs and know where to access information

Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided. Offers creative solutions or alternatives to issues or concerns

Uses systematic methods to improve services, plan changes and evaluate outcomes

Demonstrates effective problem solving techniques and promotes same in others

Maintains awareness, actively supports the mission, goals, and objective of the hospital and department

Completes special projects on time

Is part of a team effort to ensure quality and safe services

Produces quality results

Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed

Follows the Joint Commission guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned

Other information:

Education:

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Education (ACPE). Doctor of Pharmacy degree preferred.

Current MA Pharmacist Licensure in good standing.

Experience:

One to two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Hospital pharmacy residency preferred

Very good drug knowledge base including pharmcokinetics dosing and nutritional support

Working computer knowledge

Effective communication skills, verbal and written

Ability to work independently and handle stress approrpriately

Ability to work cooperatively with other memebers of hospital and pharmacy staff

Ability to handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule

Ability to set priorities, makes critical decisions, and responds to client concerns

Fosters a team environment

Ability to make decisions independently

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Morton Hospital, USA:MA:Taunton

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: MNA