Pharmacist Intern - Per Diem

Job Summary:

The Intern Pharmacist performs the functions of a licensed pharmacist in preparing and providing medication distribution and drug information throughout the hospital and to the primary care team, under the general direction of the Director of Pharmacy and direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in routine preparation of medications and inventory management
• Prepares and compounds non-sterile compounds and sterile compounds, including hazardous medications in accordance with all NH state and federal rules and laws.
• Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations. Stays up to date with continuing education requirements pertaining to general pharmacy practice, as well as sterile compounding.
• Issues pharmacy supplies to various departments throughout the hospital.
• Performs any task required to provide safe and efficient medication therapy to patients.
• Monitors the administration of medications to the patient and assists with verification of medication orders for dosing, interactions, compatibility, allergies, contraindications, and overall appropriateness of therapy
• Performs daily clinical chart reviews for assigned clinical shift assessing therapy and utilization of high risk medications, intervenes as necessary and documents appropriately
• Creates targeted interventions to decrease risk of readmission, optimize therapy, and improve medication safety
• Provides updated drug information to providers and staff including cost-effective and optimized treatment recommendations
• Follows clinical guidelines set by medical staff and evaluates patient history in making clinical decisions
• Consults with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, registered dieticians throughout the hospital system
• Works in both centralized and decentralized roles, including the pharmacy, oncology department, ambulatory care practices, emergency department, intensive care unit, and other applicable areas
• Provides counseling of new and/or modified medications to patients discharging from the institution
• Dispenses medications to the automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and/or the nursing units with the safety of the patient in mind, in accordance with all NH state and federal rules and laws.
• Verifies technician preparation of compounded medication products for accuracy, sterility, and stability
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians
• Assists with medication area inspections throughout the organization
• Participates in performance improvement projects for the department
• Performs general clerical duties for the department.
• Attends and participates in all relevant hospital in-service programs, committees and required events.  Participates in Pharmacy training programs and staff meetings
• Exercises care in the operation and use of hospital equipment and reference materials.  Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance to ensure continuing functions of equipment.  Maintains work areas in a clean and organized manner.
• Performs additional tasks as directed by the Director of Pharmacy

Job Requirements

• Reports to work as scheduled or communicates deviations to Director of Pharmacy and Employee Health (if applicable)
• Adheres to Personal Appearance Policy
• Performs work within specified time frames
• Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background
• Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, and infection control.
• Adheres to health system and departmental policies and procedures.  Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Works cooperatively with all staff.  Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities

Job knowledge and skills

• Ability to be committed to the observation of aseptic techniques in handling sterile products and equipment, and the maintenance of a stringently clean work area at all times.
• Ability to deliver patient care in a manner that is appropriate to the demographics and/ or specific needs of the patient population served by the hospital.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assessing, responding, and adapting treatment of care to meet the needs of the patient population served by the hospital. 
• Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s)