- Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Review and verify computerized order entry (CPOE) medication orders accurately, and responsible for the safe, effective and cost effective selection and utilization of medication for the patient.
- Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
- Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
- Ensures safe, appropriate cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
- Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
- Assists with drug dosing per organizational protocol.
- Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
- Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately.
- Detects and reports adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
- Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.
- Provides accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the professional staff.
- Provides drug information to patients and their families.
- Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
- Participates in the performance improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts quality monitors and inspections, and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.
- Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs.
- Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
- Supervises and directs support personnel. Verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians. Participates in the performance appraisal of pharmacy support personnel.
- Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
- Completes and documents inspections of all assigned medication storage areas at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
- Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel. Answers requests at the window.
- Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized.
- Performs essential duties of the pharmacy director in his/her absence.
- Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
- Maintains current pharmacist license.
- Attends pharmacy staff meetings.
- Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy.
- Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements Other job duties:
- May perform other duties in addition to those outlined in this job description Organizational Accountabilities
- Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved
- Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes.
- Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality All In
- Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency
- Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome Action Oriented
- Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands
- Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop Supervisory Responsibilities
- The incumbent will be responsible for the general direction of staff member(s). Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure
- Category III: Job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens. Incumbent does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid as a part of his/her job. Protected Health Information Access Level
- Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions. Working Environment
- This job operates in a hospital or office environment. Physical Requirements
- Medium Work: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Travel Requirements
- None
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Description
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Minimum Work Experience
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Required Licenses and Certifications
Pharmacist Register Pharmacist in the District of Columbia. (Required) fully accredited by the Accreditation for pharmacy Education (ACPE). (Required)
Job Functions
Essential job duties:
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Employee Excellence