Pharmacist - PRN

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center - Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Cleveland, OH

Hospitals

About the position

The Staff Pharmacist - Outpatient will fill orders with accuracy; check technician prepared products before release; maintain security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; aid in the training of new staff; update the Manager about the daily activities of the pharmacy; aid the Manager in maintaining the pharmacy and all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the pharmacy computer system to fulfill job duties.
• Enters new drug orders into computer profile.
• Checks all ordered drug against reported patient allergies.
• Reviews existing patient drug therapy regarding potential drug interactions with proposed new drug.
• Enters all patient demographic information.
• Enters correct charge descriptions.
• Enters correct medication, including description, strength, route, expiration date, and start/stop dates.
• Verifies all technician computer entries.
• Corrects all orders which are entered in error or may be misunderstood.
• Posts debits/credits accurately.
• Enters metric dosage.
• Maintains order entry error rate <2%.
• Maintains a serious order entry error rate <0.5%.
• Generates required reports.
• Alerts Director of any problems with system software or hardware.
• Prepares and dispenses prescriptions to patients or supervises qualified pharmacy technician in these functions.
• Insures the appropriateness of drug dose and frequency for each medication ordered before dispensing.
• Clarifies any ambiguities with prescriber.
• Reviews all direct copies of physician orders for appropriateness.
• Fills orders with correct medication.
• Prioritizes work to prepare stat, now and waiting in order of importance.
• Follows through on incomplete prescription orders to ensure medication has been ordered for the next day.
• Fills discharge prescriptions and requisitions from nursing floors in a timely fashion.
• Checks for computer entry errors and corrects if appropriate.
• Checks cells/cassettes/canisters/robot for accuracy if filled by a technician as applicable.
• Maintains records as required by law to document drug transactions within the Pharmacy and throughout the hospital if appropriate.
• Initiates and terminates controlled drug sign-out sheets correctly.
• Ensures investigational drug logs and perpetual inventories are accurate and current.
• Completes and signs End-of-Day logs for all prescriptions processed on a daily and/or monthly basis as required by Pharmacy policy.
• Completes notification reports regarding medication errors or other incidents.
• Maintains Education Log.
• Orders medications when stock is low.
• Keeps Director informed of abnormal use of items.
• Loans and borrows medications per policy.
• Safely uses departmental equipment.
• Disposes of waste in the proper containers.
• Demonstrates fire safety verbally.
• Performs unit inspections monthly if necessary.
• Performs outdate checks on a monthly basis.
• Assists in training of new staff.
• Supervises all technician activity within the pharmacy.
• Maintains cash register and money under observation and cashes out daily and completes reports or assigns and supervises technicians as needed.
• Maintains security of pharmacy and controlled substances.
• Supervises activities of support staff effectively.
• Provides Director with feedback regarding activities of support staff.
• Works with other pharmacists and technicians to settle work priority disputes.
• Informs oncoming staff of pending problems, physical call backs, etc.
• Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy.
• Prevents significant drug interactions and avoidable drug allergy interactions.
• Reviews patient chart for requisite background information prior to contacting physician.
• Keeps current on new drugs and answers questions timely and accurately.
• Participates in drug inventory control through formulary management.
• Responsible for maintaining the pharmaceutical quality assurance standards.
• Provides assistance to the Director of Pharmacy in attending specified committees of the hospital when requested.
• Completes special projects on time.
• Willingly completes other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
• Current license in state of employment.
• One to two years' retail/outpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
• Retail chain experience preferred.
• Knowledge of patient counseling, drug therapy, and drug-drug interactions.
• Certifications in Immunization and Medication Therapy Management a plus.
• Working computer knowledge.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.