Staff Pharmacist
Location: Berea, Kentucky
Description: diversity is in need of Staff Pharmacist right now, this position will be placed in Kentucky. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. TitleStaff Pharmacist LocationKY-Berea-Saint Joseph Berea Job Summary A Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs and medicinal agents to the ultimate usermaintenance of proper recordsand relating of drug information within the limits of professional judgmentStaff Pharmacists have supervisoryadministrativetechnical and judgmental responsibility for assuring the appropriateness of patient medication regimens This responsibility includes acquisition and preparationand or sterilization of medication forms as well as their distributioncontrolinspectionstoragelabeling and records maintenanceStaff Pharmacists are also responsible for using researchinterpretiveand writing skills to provide accurate and timely responses to drug information and consultation problemsassisting in the planningorganizationimplementationmonitoring and enforcement of Pharmacy Services policiesparticipation in patientstudent and staff teaching programsparticipating in drug utilization review activitiesperforming clinical pharmacy services as neededand accepting on-call responsibilities Essential Duties Reviews physician medication orders for appropriateness to identify possible dosingschedulingcontraindicationallergydrug interaction and incompatibility problemscontacts the physician if follow-through or drug order clarification is necessarycommunicates with physician regarding the formulary suggesting changes when appropriateAssumes responsibility for interpretation and verification of medication orders and preparation and distribution of standard and extemporaneous dosage forms in a timely mannerDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physicalpsychosocialsafety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients servedInstructs patients on medications to be taken after discharge from the hospitaldrug namestrengthindicationdoseintervalpossible side effectsrefill instructions and other information is conveyedAssists in the enforcement of departmental policies and programsMaintains necessary records to fulfill Federal and State legal requirements and hospital policies regarding all phases of handling controlled substances and prescription items in the institutional settingParticipates in professional pharmacy organization sat the local and national levels to be aware of pharmacy developmentsMonitors drug inventory and assists in reorderingand maintaining an adequate inventoryPerforms related duties as requiredEducation Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacyOR Pharmacy DdegreeExperience Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferredLicense CertificationCurrent State Registered Pharmacist license requiredBasic Life SupportBLScertification preferredAdditional Responsibilities Demonstrates a commitment to serviceorganization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times Adheres to and exhibits our core valuesReverence Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creationshaping relationships to selfto one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to usIntegrity Moral wholenesssoundnessuprightnesshonesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthinessCompassion Feeling with othersbeing one with others in their sorrows and joysrooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human communityExcellence Outstanding achievementmeritvirtuecontinually surpassing standards to achieve maintain qualityMaintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicianspatientsresidentsvisitorsstaff and the broader health care community Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers JobPharmacyStatusPRN unknown
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This position will be started on: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:00:57 GMT