Job Summary:
The ROE Pharmacist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. The ROE pharmacist shall use the medication process to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with client hospital and ROE policies, protocols and procedures.
General Responsibilities:
Serve as pharmacist in charge for state licensure purposes if required
Assists in the orientation and training of the ROE pharmacists
Follows all policies and procedures of the ROE unit
Provide patient care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy
Be of service to patients, physicians, nurses and other pharmacists
Maintain and improve job knowledge, skills and competence
Perform duties in accordance with specific standards of care as evidenced by completion of competency skills checklist
Articulate daily activities that support continuous quality improvement of patient care
Prepare written or oral report at change of shift to communicate incomplete assignments and potential patient safety concerns to monitor in order to ensure continuity of medication therapy if required
Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of required job functions, internal communications and operating systems
Accurately enter orders in the computer in a timely manner
Support and assist in meeting overall goals both operationally for order entry in addition to the clinical programs, including, but not limited to therapeutic interchanges set forth by LifePoint
Follows facility procedures when non-formulary drugs, target drugs, restricted drugs and investigational drugs are ordered
Demonstrate proficiency in computer order entry and related computer functions
Screen for drug interactions, allergies, order duplications, appropriate diagnosis, renal and liver function prior to order entry
Assure facility queues are addressed in a timely manner
Investigate, report, and document adverse drug events and medication incidents
Facilitate dissemination of drug information in a timely manner to achieve high quality, cost effective, positive therapeutic outcomes when consulted
Review and interpret all physician orders received, using the patient profile
Monitor for incompatibilities, concentration and rate on intravenous drugs
Participate in the maintenance of continuous quality improvement program
Document clinical interventions and follow-up when indicated
Assess orders for age-specific appropriateness from neonatal through geriatric
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the ROE Director or Corporate Director of Pharmacy Services, in accordance with established policies and requirements of accrediting bodies
Practice and adhere to “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
Bachelor’s degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
Three (3) years hospital experience preferred
System experience with Meditech and Paragon, preferred
Appropriate state licensure – Virginia and/or West Virginia.
Organization – proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages workload
Communication – communicates clearly and concisely in a way that promotes a cooperative work environment
Leadership – guides individuals in department if needed and handles facility issues in absence of management
Customer Orientation – establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations
Interpersonal Skills – able to work effectively with other employees, supervisors and external parties
PC Skills – demonstrates proficiency in required operating systems: (ie CPCS, Scanning Technology, Automated Dispensing Machines, Micromedex, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Intervention Tools, Microsoft Office, etc.)
Policies and Procedures – articulates knowledge and understanding of department and client facility policies, procedures and systems
Administrative Skills – answer telephones, research information, utilize drug resources
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires prolonged sitting and some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work is performed in an office environment and involves frequent contact with staff and the public.