Relief Staff Pharmacist

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

Under the general supervision Staff Pharmacist provides pharmacy services to areas of responsibility assigned in the Pharmacy. Performs appropriate related duties as necessary to support the mission of the pharmacy and hospital.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills for sterile and non-sterile compounding. Performs other professional pharmacy duties including the procurement, inspection, preparation, packaging, labeling, distribution and control of all drugs. Knowledgeable of the regulations and standards for sterile and non-sterile compounding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

A. DISPENSING ACTIVITIES

* Screens and interprets all orders for appropriateness, proper dosing (neonatal and pediatric specific e.g. mg/kg, mg/m2, etc.), adverse drug reactions, and incompatibilities.
* Clarifies orders with physician, other pharmacists or nurse when necessary.
* Dispenses medication and fills all orders accurately, completely and in conformance with legal regulations.
* Compounds and or checks sterile and non-sterile preparations, topical and systemic products and dosage forms as requested for use in patient and other departmental and hospital areas.

B. INVENTORY/RECORD KEEPING ACTIVITIES

* Controls and keeps appropriate records for controlled Substances distributed by the Pharmacy.
* Controls and keeps necessary records for investigational drugs stored in and distributed by the Pharmacy.
* Maintains inventory control and resolves inventory problems in the absence of the pharmacy buyer and pharmacy management.

C. OTHER ACTIVITIES

* Adheres to and supports all Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
* Adheres to USP797, USP 795 and USP 800 recommendations for sterile and non-sterile compounding.
* Compliance with all federal and state regulations applicable to pharmacy practice.
* Supervises the activities of technical and non-pharmacist personnel.
* Participates in the training and education of pharmacy residents, interns, technicians and technician students.
* Communicates openly with Pharmacy management, immediate co-workers and others within and outside the department.
* Manages pharmacy technician and pharmacist staffing problems in the absence of the Pharmacy manager.
* Maintain familiarity and operational knowledge of the departmental information and technical systems.
* Participates in daily huddles and department PQMS activities.

D. OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assists with Supervision of pharmacy technicians
* Sterile and non-sterile product preparation.
* Maintaining medication stock for crash carts, modules and kits.
* Unit dose packaging of oral dosage forms.
* Repackaging of drugs and pharmaceuticals for inpatient dispensing.
* Checking automatic dispensing cabinet fills.
* Management and control of controlled substances.
* Support inventory maintenance and purchasing procedures.
* Ensures that quality control checks are performed for all compounded sterile and non-sterile products in accordance with departmental policy and state regulation.