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- Assists the nurse with routine updating of the patient's medication administration record (MAR) as appropriate
- Compounds medications for floor use and hospital Pharmaceutical Service Department use.
- Develops and/or revises interdepartmental policies and procedures as requested by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services.
- Dispenses and compounds or supervises the dispensing of medications and intravenous admixtures.
- Inspects satellite pharmacy and/or medication storage areas on patient floors
- Interprets and clarifies medication orders and applicable treatments directly from the Physician order sheet or order copy.
- Is responsible for assuring that medication schedules are appropriate in relation to the patient's ability to metabolize and eliminate specific drug compounds (i.e. amino glycoside kinetics, aminophylline kinetics, etc.).
- Maintains patient records to monitor drug therapy for appropriateness and safety consistent with a high level of patient care.
- Maintains pricing and location index of pharmacy drug formulary and monitors the preparation of accurate patient charges (i.e. billing)
- Maintains records on controlled drugs.
- Other duties as assigned in compliance with all departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
- Participates in discharge rounds.
- Participates in investigational drug and research studies.
- Participates in the medication errors and adverse reaction reporting.
- Participates in the selection of appropriate medication(s) for specific indications.
- Prepares all IV admixtures and reconstitutes all lyophilized drug products when requested.
- Provides discharge counseling to inpatients leaving the hospital with medications when requested.
- Provides on-site drug information of all types to medical, nursing or other hospital professional staff.
- Serves as an educator of hospital staff and students by preparation of clinical conference and/or in-service.
- Supervises pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks and pharmacy interns and coordinates work flow
- B.S. in Pharmacy degree or higher degree.
- One year of experience in hospital pharmacy practice or have completed a hospital residency - desired.
- Registered pharmacist in the State of Vermont.
- Familiar with unit dose, IV admixtures, computer skills, technical and clinical pharmacy practice. Must be self-directed and have excellent communication skills.
pharmacist - part time - Morrisville, Morristown, VT , USA, United States - Copley Hospital
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Overview
Under the supervision of the Director, the Staff Pharmacist is responsible for assuring the drug therapy needs of the patient are met.
Responsibilities