Responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care to include safe and appropriate use, managing selected drug therapies, and the dispensing, compounding, labeling, and storage of pharmaceuticals. Also participates in the education of patients, nurses, and Physicians. Pharmacists are responsible for the management of daily workflow to include supervision, training, and validation of all work performed by Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Intern Pharmacists, and newly hired Pharmacists.
Pharmacists with Postgraduate Year 2 training will be primarily responsible for working in their specialty area (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Department, etc), rotating through other areas as departmental needs dictate. Description: Job Summary Responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care to include safe and appropriate use, managing selected drug therapies, and the dispensing, compounding, labeling, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Also participates in the education of patients, nurses, and Physicians. Pharmacists are responsible for the management of daily workflow to include supervision, training, and validation of all work performed by Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Intern Pharmacists, and newly hired Pharmacists. Pharmacists with Postgraduate Year 2 training will be primarily responsible for working in their specialty area (e.g., Critical Care, Emergency Department, etc), rotating through other areas as departmental needs dictate.
Qualifications Doctorate Degree in Pharm D or B. S. Degree in Pharmacy required Work Experience 3 years Hospital Pharmacy Experience required 1 year ASHP Accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program(s) or Board Certification in related field required Licenses and Certifications Current License in the State of Georgia required
MANAGEMENT OF AREA: Responsible for the day to day operations in the area of specialty. Assists with development and implementation of policies and procedures for area of specialty. Develops and maintains standards for area of specialty, including, but not limited to: training, competency, customer service, products, and processes.
Assists with performance evaluations for personnel working in area of responsibility. Assists with departmental budget preparation as relates to area of specialty. PHARMACY SKILLS TOOLBOX: Develops and shows competency on the following skills to perform daily pharmacist functions.
Other skills may be added as additional clinical services are developed. Order Processing/Profile Review-includes assessment for safety, efficacy, appropriateness and accuracy. Pharmacokinetics.
Anticoagulation. Renal Dose Monitoring. Nutrition Support.
Antibiotic Stewardship. Formulary Management. TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc.
Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.
CLINICAL SKILL: Ensures quality of services provided in area of specialty. Assists in clinical training for pharmacists, residents, students and technical staff. Maintains competency and keeps current with knowledge in area of specialty.
Additional Duties Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.