Job Description
Job Summary
- Reports to Manager, Pharmacy Services.
- Compounds and dispenses medication pursuant to a physician order.
- Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of drug, dose, route, and duration of therapy.
- Screens for drug interactions, incompatibilities and contraindications.
- Recognizes potential adverse drug effects and intervenes as appropriate.
- Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and other patient-care activities.
- Cares for all age group patients (birth and above).
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
B.S. or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.Must provide evidence of meeting state mandated continuing education requirements upon request.Minimum Work Experience
Previous hospital pharmacy experience is highly desirable.Previous pharmacy computer experience desirable.Required Licenses
Kentucky, United States] PharmacistsLicensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy (or must be Kentucky licensed within 90 days of employment).Required Skills
Knowledge and Skill :
Has broad working knowledge of the practice of pharmacy.Analyzes and interprets complicated information.Determines a course of action based on general guidelines.May modify existing forms, procedures, or methods.May use highly sophisticated equipment requiring extensive training. Individual must remain current in his-her knowledge of drugs, therapeutics, and drug delivery systems.Problem Solving / Decision Making :
Makes decisions based on an analysis of facts and general principles.Receives guidance through broad policy only and has varied courses of action available.Requires risk-taking and judgment to adapt existing philosophy or practices.Ability to solve problems and / or make decisions that frequently have direct impact on patient care and / or individual patient's course of treatment.Considerable professional judgment required.Scope of Impact / Accountability :
Impacts multiple work areas on a day-to-day basis.Provides information regularly to decision-making process.Has little or no responsibility for committing resources (financial or staff) in work area, but performs analyses and makes recommendations.Interpersonal Communication :
Provides team leadership by assisting and training others.Responds to non routine and detailed inquiries from others who may not be knowledgeable in subject area.Requires understand others' expectations / perspectives and collaborate and reach consensus on solutions.FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 1-15%
Walking - 1-15%
Standing - 1-15%
Bending / Squatting - 1-15%
Climbing / Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 1-15%
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Physical / Environmental Demands
Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Pulling - Up to 100 lbs
Pushing - Up to 100 lbs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsible for accurate dispensing of medications.
Reviews and interprets physician orders properly; screens for incompatibilities, interactions, contraindications.Contacts nursing personnel and / or prescriber regarding any questions on drug orders.Accurately fills drug orders using triple-check method.Accurately generates labels using proper format for dispensing not covered within the pharmacy computer system.Accurately enters patient orders onto computerized profile; questions and rectifies any duplication of therapy.Accurately prepares IV solutions, hyper-alimentations, epidural fluids and other sterile products using aseptic technique.Accurately prepares chemotherapeutic agents in vertical-flow hood using appropriate handling techniques.Processes patient charges accurately.Accurately checks all non-Pyxis items prior to delivery (IV and Med orders)Accurately checks all stock supplies prepared by technicians.Exercises controls on controlled substances maintained / dispensed.
Maintains physical inventory and computerized records.Properly labels floor stock narcotics and matches to dispensing records.Accurately compounds epidural infusions or other narcotic-containing products.Effectively participates in clinical services provided by department.
Able to adequately perform drug usage evaluations as assigned.Able to effectively participate in patient care conferences and other assigned committees and other patient care roles.Provides pharmacokinetic dosing and drug consults / monitoring as requested.Provide accurate, clinically-relevant drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients as needed.Meets administrative and miscellaneous requirements of department.
Participates in departmental QAI programs.Reports workload statistics to manager as requested.Supervises nonprofessional personnel and organizes / directs their workflow as needed.Meets departmental cost initiatives (formulary compliance)Demonstrates a consistent level of performance.Demonstrates good professional judgment and competence in performing professional functionsPerforms miscellaneous duties and follows departmental guidelines.
Communicates information effectively, within the department and the hospital.Serves as an active member on hospital committees as assigned by the pharmacy manager.Assists in training of new employees and pharmacy students.Participated in hospital and community drug education programs as assigned.Projects a professional image for the department.Demonstrates an understanding of basic hospital and departmental policies.ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
T.J. Pledge
I Will Show Compassion
see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health mattersshow kindness and compassion towards my customers at all timesbe sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customerI Will Cooperate With Others
maintain zero tolerance for abusive behaviorlisten and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistakenever underestimate the power of an apologyrefrain from blame and judgmentbring a sense of calm to stressful situationsI Will Collaborate With Others
value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working togethertreat others in a way that I would like to be treatedparticipate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Healthfoster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insultsspeak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammatesvalue the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the wholemeet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my jobI Will Communicate
smile at everyonealways introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interactionfollow the 10 / 5 rule : always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet awayescort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destinationI Will Adapt To Change
be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challengeembrace change and set the example for those around meaccept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and / or I have no control overmanage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as neededI Will Be A Champion
serve with passionview myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordinglytake responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work areago out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkersdare to make a difference and be exceptionalconstantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Healthspeak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of workTJRegionalHealth10
