What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACIST position at Florida Cancer Affiliates?
Overview :
Florida Cancer Affiliates in Panama City, FL
is looking for a PRN , Pharmacist to join our team !
Why work for us?
We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
Under minimal supervision, compounds and dispenses medications, drugs, and other medications according to professional standards and practices. Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory. Consults with nursing and medical staff regarding prescriptions, orders, drug and pharmaceutical detail, patient reactions, errors and complaints. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Monitors compliance with all legal regulations and accreditation organizations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities :
- Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Maintains and evaluates patient profile and comprehensive drug data file to evaluate orders for any incompatibilities.
- Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval before admixing.
- Admixes drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines, and preparing all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
- Ensures correct preparation of all formulas or medications. Checks all prescriptions for completeness. Calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Organizes and directs technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections. Provides pharmacological information by answering questions
and requests of health care professionals and patients.
medication compatibility.
Qualifications :
Bachelors degree from an accredited school of pharmacy and state licensure. Minimum three years experience as a registered pharmacist. Prefer three years experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills. Oncology background preferred. Current license as Pharmacist in state of practice. May supervise the activities of pharmacy technicians.