Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Cynet Health; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Pharmacist for a 13-week Pharmacy position in a hospital setting. The role requires recent hospital pharmacy experience, a valid license, and BLS certification.

The pharmacist will work 7:30 to 16:30, with an 8-hour shift, and collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy on regulatory and quality matters. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, participating in performance-improvement initiatives, and supervising pharmacy personnel while ensuring patient safety

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year recent pharmacy experience in a hospital setting (preferred).
• Must hold a valid pharmacy license.
• Must have BLS certification.
• Must-have: knowledge of patient population served; experience with pharmacokinetics dosing service.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies from physicians' prescriptions.
• Participates in performance improvement plans within the organization.
• Consults with administration, medical staff, and hospital staff on quality, regulatory, and risk issues.
• Supervises technical support staff and directs activities of pharmacy personnel.
• Maintains logs for IV refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning, and ensures accuracy of technician-prepared products.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Hospital setting experience

Pharmacokinetics dosing

Education

Pharmacy license

BLS certification

Job description

Pharmacy - Pharmacist

Profession: Pharmacy

Specialty: Pharmacy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 07:30 - 16:30

Hours per Shift: 8

Experience: 1 year recent pharmacy experience in a hospital setting preferred

License: Must have a valid pharmacy license

Certifications: Must have BLS certification

Must-Have:

• Knowledge of patient population served
• Experience with pharmacokinetics dosing service

Description:The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedures.Compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from physicians.Participates in performance improvement plans within the organization.Consults with and advises administration, medical staff, and hospital staff on quality, regulatory, and risk issues.Supports and serves as a consultant to all clinical and medical staff.Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing pharmacy activities.Interprets medication orders and compounds and dispenses medications as per legal, ethical, and professional standards.Supervises technical support staff.Assists with clinical, quality management, and education programs.Provides support for all departments regarding the care of patients aged 18 through the geriatric population aged 65 and older.Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel.Actively assists other pharmacists and technicians with routine duties as necessary.Directs activities of pharmacy personnel and provides professional and technical guidance.Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.Is competent in the range of treatment needed by adult and geriatric patients.Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift.Generates required reports and performs backup procedures correctly.Maintains aseptic techniques and recycles products as appropriate.Checks technician-prepared products prior to release.Ensures the maintenance of logs for IV refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning.Fills orders with the correct medication and checks support staff accuracy before medication release.Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, now, and waiting orders based on their importance.Follows through on fill-on-arrival orders.Reviews patient profiles to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy.Prevents therapeutic duplication, significant drug interactions, and avoidable adverse drug reactions secondary to allergies.Ensures medication ordered is appropriate for the patient's height, weight, age, renal function, and disease state.Monitors patient appropriateness for formulations.Clarifies controversial orders with physicians.Keeps current on new drugs and documents accurately.Maintains security of pharmacy and controlled substances.Informs staff of pending problems.Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, now, and waiting orders effectively.Follows through on fill-on-arrival orders.