Pharmacist (Staff) - TRH

• Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders.
  
• Acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary department personnel.
• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care by performing the related duties.
• Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Taylor Regional Hospital.
• Reviews orders issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to assure accuracy.
• Compounds medications using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
• Monitors all posting onto the patient profiles in order that accuracy, drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate therapy, rational drug therapy, and incompatibilities may be realized and better patient care received.
• Checks patient care drawers prior to delivery to patient care areas to ascertain that the correct drug, dosage form, schedule and strength is being dispensed.
• Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures using aseptic technique
• Directs pharmacy personnel engaged in admixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Answers questions and provides information to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals on the appropriate use of medications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage, etc.
• Reviews and monitors drug therapy that requires dosing adjustments as authorized by the physician.
• Provides pharmaceutical care to all ages of patients from newborns to the elderly. Understands that there are dosage variations between each age group and knows where to find appropriate information.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality control, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Actively participates in performance improvement/quality activities as necessary
• Demonstrates ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as dosage calculations, drip rates, formulation of pharmaceutical preparations, and data analysis.
• Demonstrates ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the hospital staff.
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy with responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s mission, policy, and any applicable laws.
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy on special assignments upon request.
• Complies with all policies and procedures of the department and hospital.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, and completes work within designated time.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Maintains a professional image of the organization in accordance with BMH policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains an attitude that encourages retention through professionalism and respect.
• Participates in educational opportunities (certifications, in-services, etc.)
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, nurses, and all ancillary department staff.

• Multi-tasking
• Flexibility
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Professionalism
• Quality Focus

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