Pharmacist-$$

CGH Medical Center; Sterling (IL); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CGH Medical Center seeks a Pharmacist in Charge to supervise pharmacy staff, ensure accurate dispensing, and monitor drug therapy across units. You will review orders, provide timely drug information, and participate in clinical programs daily.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and Illinois licensure, with the ability to handle neonatal through geriatric care and complex therapies in a high-demand hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD recognized by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
• Illinois Pharmacist licensure required.

Responsabilités

• Review orders for clarity, allergies, interactions, and dosing.
• Enter medication therapy orders into computer systems accurately.
• Provide drug information to clinicians, patients and families; document interventions.

Connaissances

Drug information

Clinical interventions

Pharmacy operations

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Description du poste

**POSITION PURPOSE**:Provides clinical support and distribution services in coordination with physician and nursing services in delivering quality and cost effective drug therapy to patients. Supervise and direct support personnel. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Reviews orders/prescriptions for clarity and ambiguity, potential allergic reactions, drug interactions, incompatibilities, rational drug therapy, accuracy and appropriateness of dose and route of administration. Accurately and timely enters medication therapy orders into the computer systems. Responds appropriately to computer screenings recognizing limitations of computer systems. Able to identify and resolve medication related problems in cooperation with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.* Provides concise, accurate, relevant and timely drug information to physicians, nurses other health care professionals, patients and families. Demonstrates ability to use appropriate reference sources to answer drug information inquiries. Able to refer questions to appropriate resource if unable to provide requested information.* Initiates and documents clinical interventions. Follows up on incomplete interventions from the previous shift. Actively participates in medication error, adverse drug reaction reporting. Actively participates in drug usage evaluations, target drug programs, and other clinical programs on a daily basis. Maintains professional knowledge base, clinically and operationally. Accepts concept of pharmaceutical care and applies its principles in practice.* Assists in training of new staff members and continued training of other staff members. Supervises the activities of support personnel to assure proper preparation of all medications and supplies for dispensing. Able to perform technician responsibilities, as required. Follows department, hospital and health system policies and procedures. Supports teamwork efforts of department within each facility and across facilities. Responsible as pharmacist in charge in absence of department management.* Pharmacists may be assigned responsibilities in special function areas of the department, including (but not limited to) home infusion, critical care, manufacturing and ambulatory care. Pharmacists must provide drug therapy monitoring, drug information and patient/family education and other duties, according to the needs and requirements of the special area.* Pharmacists are responsible for checking of medications dispensed from pharmacy, whether individual orders or floor stock. Maintains records according to requirements. Monitors controlled substances, stock levels of all drugs and supplies. Assures consistent and smooth operations. Maintains security of area, drugs and supplies. Upholds obligations to prevent, deter, and report suspected drug diversion, loss and shortages.* Shows flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities and job requirements. Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and deadlines for both routine and non-routine activities. Able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Able to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests**.** Shows concern for provision of high quality, timely products and services. Assists in maintaining smooth operations of department. **SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:*** Graduate of a College of School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree required.* Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist Licensure required.* Able to meet pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, acute care, oncology, obstetric patient**Compensation Range**$58.50 - $87.75