PRN Pharmacist at APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE IN

Hazard, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care, Drug Distribution, I.V. Admixture, Medication Verification, Patient Counseling, Drug Therapy Monitoring, Compounding, Inventory Management, Pharmacy Computer Systems, Clinical Interventions

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview The Rotating Pharmacist is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care/services to patients and health care professionals at any ARH or affiliated unit as assigned. Responsibilities Supervises and performs the functions involved in the inpatient drug distribution program. Supervises and performs the functions involved in the accurate and efficient dispensing of outpatient prescriptions. Supervises and performs the functions involved in the I.V. Admixture Program to include the accurate and efficient preparation and delivery of total parenteral nutrition solutions, chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other medications for intravenous/irrigation therapy. Reviews and verifies medication orders for accuracy and completeness. Monitors patient's drug therapy to detect/prevent drug interactions, contraindications, and other adverse reactions. Makes appropriate interventions to improve patient care. Uses and is proficient in the operation of the pharmacy computer system. Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical agents/products. Obtains pertinent patient medication/medical information. Provides current and accurate drug information to patients and health care professionals. Maintains appropriate records and inventory on all drugs/pharmaceutical agents. Monitors the proper storage and distribution of patient floor stock, controlled drugs, and emergency medications. Communicates effectively with patients and health care professionals. Trains and supervises pharmacy supportive personnel as assigned. Serves on hospital committees as assigned. Assumes the duties of the Director of Pharmacy when assigned. Provides pharmaceutical care in assigned locations as directed by Central Pharmaceutical Services. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D., or other advanced degree. Licensure eligibility in states where expected to practice pharmacy. POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess the physical ability needed to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for light work. SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: At any ARH or affiliated unit: Responsible for properly assessing patient's pharmaceutical needs and providing pharmaceutical care. Responsible for the accurate and proper compounding and dispensing of prescribed medications and solutions. Responsible for the proper inventory and record keeping of medications Responsible for properly counseling patients/patients' families, and appropriate health care professionals regarding drug therapy.

Responsibilities

The Rotating Pharmacist provides quality pharmaceutical care across various units, managing inpatient and outpatient drug distribution. Responsibilities include verifying medication orders, preparing I.V. admixtures, and monitoring patient drug therapy to prevent adverse reactions.