Licensed pharmacist with a working knowledge of pharmacy and clinical applications related to pharmacy. The pharmacist dispenses medications and pharmaceutical preparations as prescribed by the provider. The pharmacist maintains proper records (i.e. computerized patient profiles) and supplies information regarding pharmaceuticals to hospital staff and patients. Evaluates medication orders for appropriate medication use.

REPORTS TO

• Director—Pharmacy

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: YES; Pharmacy Technicians/Interns/Students

Minimum Education: Bachelors Required in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy Preferred

License/Certification Required: Pharmacy license in the State of Tennessee, Board Certification Preferred

Minimum Work Experience: 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication, mathematical, and computer skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the preparation and distribution of medication orders filled for the inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary areas. Oversees the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications to various offices, clinics, and other sites.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with pharmacy, nursing, administration, and medical staff to ensure optimization of medication use process.
• Supervises pharmacy interns and technicians in duties related to their professional practice.
• Dispenses medication for patient care to hospital staff and patients in appropriate forms. Determines appropriateness of dosage form for the size and weight of the child; contacts physician if in doubt of appropriateness of dosage.
• Appropriately prioritizes medication orders.
• Appropriate use of pharmacy automation including discrepancy resolution & billing adjustments.
• Demonstrates a clean and organized workflow
• When assigned to a patient care service, communicates with service area staff regarding patient care and medication therapy issues and decision points.
• Documents interventions completed during patient care service.
• Serves as the liaison between the assigned patient care service area and the central pharmacy staff on patient care and drug distribution issues.
• Demonstrates proficiency with math calculations, including calculating appropriate doses for different age groups or diagnoses.
• Prepares accurate labels utilizing the proper labeling format.
• Prepares/Assesses age-appropriate medication for compounding, filling, and dispensing.
• Takes appropriate steps to prevent clinical dispensing errors.
• Clinical Pharmacy Assessments (electrolytes, lab data, kinetics, etc.)
• Performs pharmacokinetic services including: drug level interpretation, drug dosing and scheduling recommendations, nursing and pharmacy education
• Performs pharmacy related consults based on provider orders.
• Maintains accurate and updated records.
• Maintains medication stock and stays up to date regarding backorders and shortages.
• Ensures pharmacy equipment is operational and maintenance is performed regularly before use.
• Performs compounded non-sterile and sterile preparations when applicable.
• Follows all current policies and procedures of ETCH, Pharmacy, and State and Federal laws.
• Reports unusual occurrences with inventory to the manager or lead pharmacist in their absence.
• Administers additional pharmacy services including but not limited to: immunizations, wellness screenings, medication therapy management and specialty medication management if applicable.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Medium lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-20 lbs frequently and 10 lbs constantly to move objects. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 100 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.