Per Diem Registered Pharmacist (JR232161)

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Per diem

$80.00

Overview: <p>For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.<br /><br />Under general supervision, performs the full scope of duties associated with professional pharmacy practice. Is empowered to use judgment in the decision-making process within their sphere of activity.</p>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Performs all the duties of a Pharmacist position without additional support or assistance. <ul> <li>Documentation of completed Departmental orientation.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Prepares and dispenses all types of medications using accepted standards of pharmacy practice for unit dose distribution, ambulatory pharmacy services and compounding of sterile and non-sterile products.<br /> <ul> <li>No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities. Has shown competency in preparing sterile products by passing written and practical examinations.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Reviews medication orders for accuracy, completeness and therapeutic appropriateness.<br /> <ul> <li>No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Addresses specific needs and characteristics of neonates, pediatrics, adolescents and geriatrics; can interpret data and carry out interventions appropriate to the patient's age-specific needs.<br /> <ul> <li>Medications are prescribed appropriate to patient's age and weight.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Compares current medication therapy with new medication orders to prevent inappropriate drug use (drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicative drug therapy, sub-therapeutic or toxic doses).<br /> <ul> <li>No medication errors detected in routine Performance Improvement activities. Preventable adverse drug reactions avoided.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Monitors the effectiveness of drug therapy for individual patient cases.<br /> <ul> <li>Documents monitoring parameters and results.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds with other health care providers to discuss or explain drug-related issues.<br /> <ul> <li>Documentation of a minimum of weekly participation in medical nursing, social service rounds or meetings.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Provides drug information to physicians and other health care providers, patients or their families.<br /> <ul> <li>Documentation of services provided by intervention system or consult from nursing or medical staff.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Performs a detailed inspection of medication storage areas throughout designated unit/area in accordance with hospital and procedure.<br /> <ul> <li>Conducted on a monthly basis.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Assists in the orientation and training of other pharmacy personnel in peer or subordinate relationships. Participates in the training of pharmacy interns and residents.<br /> <ul> <li>Participates in training process when assigned.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Supervises and directs the activities of pharmacy graduates and residents.<br /> <ul> <li>Participates in training process when assigned.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Participation in performance improvement and other appropriate departmental committees. Identifies problems, finds and implements solutions.<br /> <ul> <li>Documentation of participation.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Presents Inservice and/or orientation lectures to Pharmacy, Nursing or Medical staff at least once a year.<br /> <ul> <li>Documentation of participation.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Performs admission drug history and drug discharge counseling for patients or family members as necessary.<br /> <ul> <li>Chart or Pharmacy documentation.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Directs other pharmacy personnel, as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy, PharmD is preferred.</li> <li>Valid NYS Pharmacist license and registration is required.</li> <li>Must have at least three years of related experience.</li> <li>Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education programs and review of periodical literature.</li> <li>Maintains and provides proof of 15 Continuing Education credits each year.</li> <li>This position requires knowledge of clinical information systems, automated hyperalimentation preparation and automated dispensing systems, automated sterile product systems, FAX machines.</li> </ul>