What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - ED/Medication Reconciliation Pharmacist position at Licking Memorial Hospital?
Job Description
Job Description
Pharmacist
Pharmacy - Assigned to work within Emergency Department
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Under supervision, and according to state and federal law covering the practice of pharmacy, establishes policies and procedures; compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals supplies. Provides a pharmaceutical service and education to a patient population that includes ages ranging from newborn through geriatric. Serves as a consultant to other Hospital Departments, such as Cardiac Rehabilitation
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient medications to determine possible medication therapy problems
- Serve as Interventional Pharmacist competently per Pharmacy Practice Guidelines.
- Supervise and / or prepare intravenous admixture solutions according to physician orders.
- Check work of technical staff for accuracy
- Understand emergency drugs and thrombolytic therapy (including continuous infusion, normal dilution, dose and monitoring during infusion).
- Respond to Code Blues, Traumas, STEMI's, and Rapid Sequence Intubations in the ED and throughout the hospital. Prepare prescribed medications, including compounded formulations and IV's
- Perform Medication Reconciliation on patients admitted to the hospital and other ED patients at physician request. Write Pharmacist Consults to hospitalists that identify medication issues that may be problematic for the patients. Educate patients on correct medication use
- Evaluate Cultures and sensitivities for discharged Emergency Department patients. Make recommendations to physicians on any treatment changes needed. Notify patients of culture results and call any required prescriptions into area pharmacies
- Provide drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients.
- Supervise ED Certified Pharmacy Technicians by utilizing good team-building skills, in order to unite ED Pharmacy staff around common goals and generating greater productivity.
Requirements
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
