Staff Pharmacist PRN

Company:

Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders. The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the smooth daily operations of the pharmacy and delivering quality products and services to infusion therapy patients. S/he works under the guidance of the Pharmacy Manager and/or Pharmacy Supervisor to fulfill all necessary duties.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Interprets and evaluates all physician’s medication orders to assure therapeutic appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Participates with nurses and physicians in all clinical activities required, including the start of care, prospective review of medical and drug histories, pharmacokinetic dosing, dosage monitoring for compromised patients, reviewing laboratory test results, attending patient care conferences, developing and updating patient-specific plans of care, and patient discharge consultation.
• Provides technical and clinical information and communicates results of monitoring activities to patients, nurses, and physicians regarding the contents, utilization, therapeutic actions, and possible adverse reactions or interactions of drugs.
• Performs accurate computer order entry, labeling, and dispensing.
• Compounds IV admixtures accurately, utilizing the appropriate technique, performing checks, and double checks per policy and procedure.
• Accurately maintains all legally required records.
• Supervises pharmacy support team members and/or interns in the appropriate mixing, packaging, and labeling of pharmaceuticals.
• Assists in training and orienting new team members.
• Initiates, reviews, and updates all required documentation per policy and procedure.
• Follows established procedures for drug and supply procurement and maintains appropriate inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs, solutions, and supplies.
• Adheres to stability and compatibility guidelines and quality control procedures.
• Maintains procedures for appropriate security of all legend items, including controlled substances.
• Aids in the referral acceptance/denial process and product device supply selection.
• Participates in on-call rotations.
• Engages in Performance Improvement activities, educational programs, and departmental/branch meetings.
• Drives the Primary Care Management Model in daily interactions through the delegation of non-cognitive activities such as (but not limited to) lab tracking to support personnel, ordering clinically necessary and cost-effective labs, and facilitation of positive patient outcomes with patients, nursing agencies, nursing, and other healthcare providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or a PharmD required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an IV alternate site environment or equivalent work experience preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, colleagues, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current and unencumbered Pharmacist license in state(s) of employment required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and depart