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General Summary of Position
Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, provides prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals; compounds medications;
and prepares intravenous solutions. Fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards.
Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
PATIENT INFORMATION Assists pharmacists in obtaining patient specific information as appropriate for safe medication management.
Under direct supervision, participates in the exchange of information with appropriate healthcare professionals and staff.
SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT Ensures that medications are selected and procured based on departmental criteria.Demonstrates a working knowledge of the formulary list and the formulary process.
Adheres to policies and procedures regarding the procurement of non-formulary medications. Adheres to policies and procedures that address medication shortages, outages, emergency and disaster situations.
Stores controlled substances in such a manner to prevent diversion in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.
Appropriately labels all medications and chemicals used to prepare medications with contents, expiration dates and appropriated warnings.
Abides by recommendations from regulatory and advisory groups regarding safe medication principles, including look alike, sound alike and high alert drugs.
Routinely inspects all medication storage areas according to hospital's policy.
PREPARATION Safely and accurately prepares sterile products using appropriate techniques. Employs appropriate precautions when preparing hazardous medications and Chemotherapy medications.
Coordinates information between the nursing units and pharmacy necessary for the timely preparation and delivery of CSPs.
Makes morning rounds when necessary. Performs daily cleaning and preparation of the IV Lab. Prints labels for CSPs using the pharmacy information system.
Employs techniques to assure accurate medication preparation. Prepares medications in the most ready to administer form.
Prepares emergency carts and boxes for closure by pharmacist. Fills stock exchange carts for OR, PACU, and IN & Out surgery.
Labels medications according to hospital policy, applicable laws and regulations, and standards of practice to ensure safe, accurate administration.
Labels medications for dispensing with the drug name, strength, amount expiration date, patient name, patient location, and directions for use.
Assists in dispensing medications in a safe manner. Under supervision of pharmacist, prepares quantities that are minimally sufficient to treat patient's needs safely.
DELIVERY OF MEDICATION Transports medication to patient units within established departmental standards for turnaround times.
Assures accurate and timely delivery.
Adheres to all laws, regulations, and hospital policies regarding the management of recalled, discontinued, unused, expired, or returned medications.
Selects and fills medication to be dispensed by the automated distribution system. Removes discontinued medications from the units and ADMs.
Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to stock. Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock.
Accounts for all unused, expired, or returned controlled medications according to the law. Checks pharmacy stock for expired medications.
MONITORING Removes discontinued medications from the units and ADMs. Inspects returned medications for integrity before returning to stock.
Segregates outdated or recalled medications from pharmacy stock.
Complies with internal reporting requirements for medication occurrences using the Medication Occurrence Reporting System.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Experience
1-2 years Minimum hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
or obtained within six (6) months of hire within 180 Days required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered.
We live up to this promise through :
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.
Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.
As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.
Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.
It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.
MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws.
If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
Last updated : 2024-05-22
Full Time
$43k-54k (estimate)
03/04/2024
08/21/2024
onvix.com
Tampa
<25
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