Overview
8:30a-5p / PRN
Where you matter as much as the work youdo
Emory Healthcare is an academic medical center with a high acuity patient population. Our pharmacy staff work side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emorys goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve and defining a new standard of care for humankind.
JoinEmory Healthcare (EHC)ifyourelooking for an opportunity withone of the nations leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery cancer neurologyand more!EHCis where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork fostering an environment where you can learn grow and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention GeorgiaInstitute of Technology and other organizations and make a bigger greater impact than you ever thought possible.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Prepares compounds and dispenses medications and ensures accuracy and integrity prior to issuance by the pharmacy. Manages required record-keeping activities; serves as a resource to other medical professionals; identifies and employs appropriate pharmaceutical care. Follows policies regarding non-formulary requests and effectively utilizes the non-formulary algorithm. Recommends appropriate cost effective formulary alternatives to prescriber. Utilizes correct method of order entry for nonformulary oversee the work performed by pharmacy students interns and/or technicians to ensure that performance standards are maintained and that work is accurate and precise in accordance with state federal and organizational regulations. Recognizes system and process failures and makes suggestions to management of ways to improve clinical and distributive interprets and processes physician orders accurately and efficiently. Clarifies orders with prescribers as appropriate. Accurately enters orders in the pharmacy computer system (correct drug dose and route). Documents allergy and other clinical information as required. Handles post-op and transfer orders in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Verifies accuracy and appropriateness of all completed/filled medication orders (correct medication dose route and quantity). Ensures accurate preparation of sterile products by pharmacy technicians following proper aseptic and cytotoxic technique. Checks sterile products prepared by technicians for the correct medication diluent and volume prior to dispensing. Ensures that dispensed medications are in date labeled and packaged appropriately. Prepares sterile products following proper aseptic and cytotoxic technique if nomograms and other departmental guidelines when providing medication-related recommendations. May respond to codes. May recommend appropriate dosing for designated kinetics patients. Participates in patient education by instructing them on the appropriate use of medications; provides counsel regarding adverse reactions drug interactions and signs of toxicity (i.e. warfarin). Responds to questions from patients regarding their drug-related problems during review of medication orders; verifies appropriateness of dose route and frequency. Utilizes computer alert screens for drug allergies interactions duplicates dosages and other warnings. Prevents and/or resolves drug-related problems through consultations with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documents interventions. Responsible for completion of service/care and customer records to meet legal requirements for pharmacy operations. Ensures the accuracy of records pertaining to controlled substances medication compounding prepackaging and sterile product preparation. Documents medication orders in the patients medical record. Documents adverse drug reactions and medication variances per policy. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy. Active Pharmacist license in Georgia. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months if directly applicable to practice specialty. One year of hospital experience preferred; OR New graduate who is under contract through the Emory tuition program. Preferred: PGY1 residency with skill set to advance to Clinical Pharmacist II.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
Overview8:30a-5p / PRNWhere you matter as much as the work youdoEmory Healthcare is an academic medical center with a high acuity patient population. Our pharmacy staff work side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy a...
Overview
8:30a-5p / PRN
Where you matter as much as the work youdo
Emory Healthcare is an academic medical center with a high acuity patient population. Our pharmacy staff work side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emorys goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve and defining a new standard of care for humankind.
JoinEmory Healthcare (EHC)ifyourelooking for an opportunity withone of the nations leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery cancer neurologyand more!EHCis where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork fostering an environment where you can learn grow and innovate with similarly passionate professionals.Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control andPrevention GeorgiaInstitute of Technology and other organizations and make a bigger greater impact than you ever thought possible.
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION: Prepares compounds and dispenses medications and ensures accuracy and integrity prior to issuance by the pharmacy. Manages required record-keeping activities; serves as a resource to other medical professionals; identifies and employs appropriate pharmaceutical care. Follows policies regarding non-formulary requests and effectively utilizes the non-formulary algorithm. Recommends appropriate cost effective formulary alternatives to prescriber. Utilizes correct method of order entry for nonformulary oversee the work performed by pharmacy students interns and/or technicians to ensure that performance standards are maintained and that work is accurate and precise in accordance with state federal and organizational regulations. Recognizes system and process failures and makes suggestions to management of ways to improve clinical and distributive interprets and processes physician orders accurately and efficiently. Clarifies orders with prescribers as appropriate. Accurately enters orders in the pharmacy computer system (correct drug dose and route). Documents allergy and other clinical information as required. Handles post-op and transfer orders in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Verifies accuracy and appropriateness of all completed/filled medication orders (correct medication dose route and quantity). Ensures accurate preparation of sterile products by pharmacy technicians following proper aseptic and cytotoxic technique. Checks sterile products prepared by technicians for the correct medication diluent and volume prior to dispensing. Ensures that dispensed medications are in date labeled and packaged appropriately. Prepares sterile products following proper aseptic and cytotoxic technique if nomograms and other departmental guidelines when providing medication-related recommendations. May respond to codes. May recommend appropriate dosing for designated kinetics patients. Participates in patient education by instructing them on the appropriate use of medications; provides counsel regarding adverse reactions drug interactions and signs of toxicity (i.e. warfarin). Responds to questions from patients regarding their drug-related problems during review of medication orders; verifies appropriateness of dose route and frequency. Utilizes computer alert screens for drug allergies interactions duplicates dosages and other warnings. Prevents and/or resolves drug-related problems through consultations with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documents interventions. Responsible for completion of service/care and customer records to meet legal requirements for pharmacy operations. Ensures the accuracy of records pertaining to controlled substances medication compounding prepackaging and sterile product preparation. Documents medication orders in the patients medical record. Documents adverse drug reactions and medication variances per policy. Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy. Active Pharmacist license in Georgia. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months if directly applicable to practice specialty. One year of hospital experience preferred; OR New graduate who is under contract through the Emory tuition program. Preferred: PGY1 residency with skill set to advance to Clinical Pharmacist II.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcares Human Resources at . Please note that one weeks advance notice is preferred.
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