Responsible for assisting with planning, organizing, directing, executing and evaluating all aspects of the pharmacy services for the hospital. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, interprets and processes physicians orders, provides drug information, performs continuous quality improvement activities, participates in discharge planning and performs non-distributive services, such as drug-level monitoring, as established by policy.

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule to cover all shifts and weekend activities with on-call participation.

Primary Duties

• Exercises appropriate clinical judgment in reviewing and evaluating patients drug therapy. Collaborates with medical and nursing staff to provide quality patient care.
• Reviews, compounds and accurately dispenses pharmaceuticals and IV admixtures from a direct copy of the physicians original medication order.
• Prepares, maintains, updates and monitors each patients medication profile as required. Charges and credits medication to patients.
• Checks the work of supportive personnel and other pharmacy personnel for accuracy, proper labeling and adherence to pharmacy policy and procedure.
• Dispenses and maintains appropriate records for all controlled substance medications and other medications in conformance with federal and state laws.
• Oversees medication supplies, storage and utilization on assigned nursing units.
• Addresses any issues or problems in a professional and ethical manner.
• Assists the medical and nursing staff on all problems pertaining to medication orders or pharmacy policy and procedures. Promotes a positive and cooperative attitude in dealing with nurses, medical and other personnel, and with the public.
• Maintains professional knowledge by attending continuing education programs, reading professional and technical journals and participating in pharmacy-conducted in-service lectures.
• Maintains a neat, clean and orderly department.

Staff/Unit Responsibilities

• Delegates appropriately to non-licensed staff in keeping with job descriptions, licenses requirements and standards of practice.
• Uses resources in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Maintains and develops own professional competencies.
• Maintains and promotes a team spirit through active cooperation and collaboration.
• Assists in interdepartmental service coordination.
• Actively participates in the Performance Improvement and Utilization Review programs.
• Assumes a leadership role in the maintenance of the patient-focused care delivery system.
• Assists in directing and guiding staff in the coordination of unit operations.
• Assists in all aspects of care if the environment, such as dietary, housekeeping, infection control and supply and equipment management.
• Attends 80% of in-services and departmental meetings.
• Helps provide staff to other areas of the hospital when needed.

Qualifications/Specifications:

• Education: Must be currently enrolled in didactic portion of classes at an accredited College of Pharmacy, with an expected graduation date within four years and a minimum degree of either Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Licensure / Certification: Must be actively licensed as a pharmacy intern issued by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience: None required.