What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist PRN / REGISTRY position at Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown?
Description
***WILL WORK EVERY 4TH SATURDAY 8A-1P AND SOME ON CALL***
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
As Pharmacist you will:
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Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician.
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Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital.
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Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization.
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Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff.
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Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy.
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Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice.
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Supervises the technical support staff.
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Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs.
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Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older.
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Clinical duties include renal dosing, drug regimen review, antibiotic & anticoagulant monitoring.
Pharmacist, Pharm D, hospital pharmacy, LTAC, Transitional Care, Acute Care
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree.
- Current state license in good standing
- Minimum of three (3) months of experience in HOSPITAL pharmacy.
- Pharm D or residency preferred.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines.
- Experience in facilitating teams.
- Experience in writing policies and procedures.
