Pharmacist

Pharmacist- PRN

Position Summary

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy in delivering pharmaceutics and medication management throughout the hospital in accordance with the legal ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. Consults with and advises Administration Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality regulatory and risk issues within the organization. Supports and serves as consultants to all clinical and Medical Staff. Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy. Supervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical quality management and education programs. Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients pediatric adult and geriatric.

Essential Functions

• Verify physician medication orders with accuracy and timeliness; clarify and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor and evaluate the critical processes of medication management (e.g. selection storage ordering/transcribing preparation/dispensing administration support and monitoring); identify risk points and drive continuous quality and performance improvement with clinicians.
• Verify and approve work performed by Pharmacy Technician(s); provide coaching and feedback.
• Order receive and store medications to maintain integrity security and compliance.
• Review patient-specific drug therapy for indications dosing interactions contraindications and duplication; promote rational evidence-based therapy and document interventions.
• Perform anticoagulant monitoring and communicate dose/therapy recommendations per protocol or provider order.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Ensures compliance with hospital policies state/federal regulations and accreditation standards. Maintains accurate records (e.g. inventory controlled substances medication safety reports). Supports medication safety initiatives adverse event prevention and staff education. Utilizes pharmacy information systems and automated dispensing technologies as required. Coordinates and provides pharmaceutical care of patients.
Reports to: Oakwood Springs Director of Pharmacy

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Education: Bachelors Degree Required; Doctoral Degree Preferred
Licenses: Pharmacy License in the State of Oklahoma
Experience:Two (2) years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Skills:Clinical judgment; accuracy and attention to detail; strong oral/written communication and interpersonal skills; collaboration across disciplines; proficiency with pharmacy/EMR systems and inventory control.

EEOC Statement

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

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