Pharmacist Full Time Nights at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

76.09

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Practice, Medication Dispensing, Drug Information, Patient Consultation, Quality Management, Clinical Support, Pharmacokinetics, Aseptic Techniques, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Technical Guidance, Patient Safety, Order Entry, Therapeutic Duplication Prevention, Drug Interaction Prevention, Education Programs

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician. Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization. Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Supervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs. Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older. Essential Functions Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staff Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports. Performs Backup Procedures correctly. Assists Technicians in performing technical task Maintains aseptic techniques Recycles product as appropriately Checks technician prepared products prior to release Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs Fills orders with correct medication Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance Follows through on fill on arrival orders Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy. No therapeutic duplication Prevents significant drug interaction Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state Must have knowledge of patient population served. Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service: Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate. Interprets levels appropriately. Modifies doses appropriately. Writes progress notes per protocol. Dates times and initials all vials for reuse. Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation Clarifies controversial orders with physician Keeps current on new drugs Adds additive in the proper sequence Syringe and Vial counts reflect what has been made Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc. Maintains security of Pharmacy Maintains security of controlled substances Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible Keeps Director informed of workload status Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Basic understanding of the role and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously Ability to organize meetings and inspections Must read, write and speak fluent English Must have good and regular attendance Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%25 Salary Range: $60.00 - $76.09/Hour ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Education Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with Pharmacist degree Licenses/Certifications Current state license in good standing BCLS certification Experience Minimum of three (3) months of experience in pharmacy Working knowledge of OSHA, JCAHO, HCFA and state guidelines Experience in facilitating teams Experience in writing policies and procedures

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacist collaborates with the Director of Pharmacy to compound and dispense medications, while also consulting on quality and regulatory issues. They supervise technical staff and assist in clinical and quality management programs.