Clinical Pharmacist - PRN

<h3>Job Description</h3><br /><h3>Job Summary</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Reports to Manager, Pharmacy Services.</li><br /><li>Compounds and dispenses medication pursuant to a physician order.</li><br /><li>Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of drug, dose, route, and duration of therapy.</li><br /><li>Screens for drug interactions, incompatibilities and contraindications.</li><br /><li>Recognizes potential adverse drug effects and intervenes as appropriate.</li><br /><li>Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.</li><br /><li>Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and other patient-care activities.</li><br /><li>Cares for all age group patients (birth and above).</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Job Requirements</h3><br /><h3>Minimum Education</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>B.S. or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.</li><br /><li>Must provide evidence of meeting state mandated continuing education requirements upon request.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Minimum Work Experience</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Previous hospital pharmacy experience is highly desirable.</li><br /><li>Previous pharmacy computer experience desirable.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Required Licenses</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>[Kentucky, United States] Pharmacists</li><br /><li>Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy (or must be Kentucky licensed within 90 days of employment).</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Required Skills</h3><br /><h3>Knowledge and Skill:</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Has broad working knowledge of the practice of pharmacy.</li><br /><li>Analyzes and interprets complicated information.</li><br /><li>Determines a course of action based on general guidelines.</li><br /><li>May modify existing forms, procedures, or methods.</li><br /><li>May use highly sophisticated equipment requiring extensive training. Individual must remain current in his-her knowledge of drugs, therapeutics, and drug delivery systems.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Problem Solving/Decision Making:</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Makes decisions based on an analysis of facts and general principles.</li><br /><li>Receives guidance through broad policy only and has varied courses of action available.</li><br /><li>Requires risk-taking and judgment to adapt existing philosophy or practices.</li><br /><li>Ability to solve problems and/or make decisions that frequently have direct impact on patient care and/or individual patient's course of treatment.</li><br /><li>Considerable professional judgment required.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Scope of Impact /Accountability:</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Impacts multiple work areas on a day-to-day basis.</li><br /><li>Provides information regularly to decision-making process.</li><br /><li>Has little or no responsibility for committing resources (financial or staff) in work area, but performs analyses and makes recommendations.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Interpersonal Communication:</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Provides team leadership by assisting and training others.</li><br /><li>Responds to non routine and detailed inquiries from others who may not be knowledgeable in subject area.</li><br /><li>Requires understand others' expectations/perspectives and collaborate and reach consensus on solutions.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS</h3><br /><h3>Physical Requirements</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Sitting - 1-15%</li><br /><li>Walking - 1-15%</li><br /><li>Standing - 1-15%</li><br /><li>Bending/Squatting - 1-15%</li><br /><li>Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%</li><br /><li>Twisting - 1-15%</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Visual and Hearing Requirements</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.</li><br /><li>Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Physical/Environmental Demands</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance</li><br /><li>Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance</li><br /><li>Pulling - Up to 100 lbs</li><br /><li>Pushing - Up to 100 lbs</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</h3><br /><h3>Responsible for accurate dispensing of medications.</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Reviews and interprets physician orders properly; screens for incompatibilities, interactions, contraindications.</li><br /><li>Contacts nursing personnel and/or prescriber regarding any questions on drug orders.</li><br /><li>Accurately fills drug orders using triple-check method.</li><br /><li>Accurately generates labels using proper format for dispensing not covered within the pharmacy computer system.</li><br /><li>Accurately enters patient orders onto computerized profile; questions and rectifies any duplication of therapy.</li><br /><li>Accurately prepares IV solutions, hyper-alimentations, epidural fluids and other sterile products using aseptic technique.</li><br /><li>Accurately prepares chemotherapeutic agents in vertical-flow hood using appropriate handling techniques.</li><br /><li>Processes patient charges accurately.</li><br /><li>Accurately checks all non-Pyxis items prior to delivery (IV and Med orders)</li><br /><li>Accurately checks all stock supplies prepared by technicians.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Exercises controls on controlled substances maintained/dispensed.</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Maintains physical inventory and computerized records.</li><br /><li>Properly labels floor stock narcotics and matches to dispensing records.</li><br /><li>Accurately compounds epidural infusions or other narcotic-containing products.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Effectively participates in clinical services provided by department.</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Able to adequately perform drug usage evaluations as assigned.</li><br /><li>Able to effectively participate in patient care conferences and other assigned committees and other patient care roles.</li><br /><li>Provides pharmacokinetic dosing and drug consults/monitoring as requested.</li><br /><li>Provide accurate, clinically-relevant drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients as needed.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Meets administrative and miscellaneous requirements of department.</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Participates in departmental QAI programs.</li><br /><li>Reports workload statistics to manager as requested.</li><br /><li>Supervises nonprofessional personnel and organizes/directs their workflow as needed.</li><br /><li>Meets departmental cost initiatives (formulary compliance)</li><br /><li>Demonstrates a consistent level of performance.</li><br /><li>Demonstrates good professional judgment and competence in performing professional functions</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>Performs miscellaneous duties and follows departmental guidelines.</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>Communicates information effectively, within the department and the hospital.</li><br /><li>Serves as an active member on hospital committees as assigned by the pharmacy manager.</li><br /><li>Assists in training of new employees and pharmacy students.</li><br /><li>Participated in hospital and community drug education programs as assigned.</li><br /><li>Projects a professional image for the department.</li><br /><li>Demonstrates an understanding of basic hospital and departmental policies.</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS</h3><br /><p>T.J. Pledge</p><br /><h3>I Will Show Compassion</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.</li><br /><li>recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters</li><br /><li>show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times</li><br /><li>be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>I Will Cooperate With Others</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior</li><br /><li>listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake</li><br /><li>never underestimate the power of an apology</li><br /><li>refrain from blame and judgment</li><br /><li>bring a sense of calm to stressful situations</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>I Will Collaborate With Others</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together</li><br /><li>treat others in a way that I would like to be treated</li><br /><li>participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health</li><br /><li>foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults</li><br /><li>speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates</li><br /><li>value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole</li><br /><li>meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>I Will Communicate</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>smile at everyone</li><br /><li>always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction</li><br /><li>follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away</li><br /><li>escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>I Will Adapt To Change</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge</li><br /><li>embrace change and set the example for those around me</li><br /><li>accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over</li><br /><li>manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed</li><br /></ul><br /><h3>I Will Be A Champion</h3><br /><ul><br /><li>serve with passion</li><br /><li>view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly</li><br /><li>take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area</li><br /><li>go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers</li><br /><li>dare to make a difference and be exceptional</li><br /><li>constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health</li><br /><li> speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work</li><br /></ul><br /><p>#TJRegionalHealth10</p><br /><p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p><br /><p>This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</p><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr