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Required Skills

1. Assists the pharmacist in filling medication orders including orders for IV admixtures, surgical kits, compounded orders, or floor stock.

1. Complies with all Federal, State, or other regulatory requirements as they relate to drug control, drug storage, drug dispensing or drug returns.

1. Monitors medication stock levels and advises appropriate pharmacy staff of depletion or low levels of critical medications and supplies.

1. Adheres to all necessary State, Federal (USP) sterility requirements in preparation of sterile products.

1. Delivers medications in a timely manner, placing patient needs first.

1. Utilizes pharmacy computer program / software to generate labels, post charges and issue credits, run reports, and enter patient specific information.

1. Complies with all department, State and Federal requirements for completing appropriate online and paper records and reports for historical and auditing purposes.

1. Serves as a back-up for other areas within the unit or department, especially during times of special needs or staff absences.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Occupational Hazards:  Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare.  Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions.  Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items.  Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

Required Skills

1. Assists the pharmacist in filling medication orders including orders for IV admixtures, surgical kits, compounded orders, or floor stock.

1. Complies with all Federal, State, or other regulatory requirements as they relate to drug control, drug storage, drug dispensing or drug returns.

1. Monitors medication stock levels and advises appropriate pharmacy staff of depletion or low levels of critical medications and supplies.

1. Adheres to all necessary State, Federal (USP) sterility requirements in preparation of sterile products.

1. Delivers medications in a timely manner, placing patient needs first.

1. Utilizes pharmacy computer program / software to generate labels, post charges and issue credits, run reports, and enter patient specific information.

1. Complies with all department, State and Federal requirements for completing appropriate online and paper records and reports for historical and auditing purposes.

1. Serves as a back-up for other areas within the unit or department, especially during times of special needs or staff absences.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Occupational Hazards:  Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare.  Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions.  Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items.  Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

Required Skills

1. Work collaboratively with physicians, residents and other healthcare providers to promote and improve safe medication use

• Consult with physicians and other health care providers to develop and implement a medication plan that meets the overall goals of patient care established by the health care team
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds as appropriate and required
• In the absence of the lead clinical pharmacist, represents pharmacy at select interdepartmental meetings (i.e. Unit Base Council Meetings) as needed

1. Promotes and demonstrates rational, cost effective drug therapy through effective, criteria based management of medications

1. Performs the basic clinical and operational functions to care for patients on most medical units.

1. Provide patient specific medication use teaching in high risk patients (i.e. Poly-pharmacy, pediatric patients, patients on high risk medications or who have been identified as high risk for readmission)

1. Ensures appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety of each patient’s medication regimen in order to manage all aspects of medication use for patients on the units served

1. Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart

1. Prevent, detect, monitor, and report adverse events (medication errors and adverse reactions).

1. Promotes evidence based, medication related care especially in the areas of Heart Failure, Stroke, AMI, Pneumonia, Sepsis and with use of all antimicrobial agents

1. Provides patient education as needed and serves as a resource for accurate and timely Drug

Information for all healthcare providers

1. Serves as an educational resource for pharmacy colleagues, students, residents, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.

1. Performs order entry, order verification or clinical order review

1. Actively participates in the professional development of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents as required

1. Ensures compliance with all local, state and regulatory requirements and practices within Springfield Memorial Hospital’s policies and procedures.

1. Assists lead clinical pharmacist or participates in at least 1 quality improvement initiative on an annual basis

1. Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.

1. Provide formal medication related consultations (i.e. Pharmacokinetic consultations) as required

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Maintains and demonstrates appropriate knowledge of changing pharmacy practice.

1. Willing and able to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff to discuss issues related to medication therapy. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.

1. Ability to work independently to identify and appropriately resolve drug therapy problems.

1. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while reviewing and verification of orders.

1. Ability to manage operational workflow, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing demands with minimal supervision.

1. Serves as a role model for all staff through compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and with all Health System policies and Behavior Standards.

1. Ability to use electronic drug information sources and other tertiary references to provide accurate, timely drug information upon request.

1. Responsible for activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely, accurately, and safely and meet the intent of both state and federal laws.

1. Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to all state and federal law requirements

1. Counsels patients upon request

1. Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart

1. Commits to sharing their knowledge, skills, experience, and values in preparing the “next generation” of pharmacists

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:  Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard).  May require lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling.  Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary.  Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.

Occupational Hazards:  Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare.  Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions.  Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items.  Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

. Maintains and demonstrates appropriate knowledge of changing pharmacy practice.

2. Willing and able to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff to discuss issues related to medication therapy. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.

3. Ability to work independently to identify and appropriately resolve drug therapy problems.

4. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while reviewing and verification of orders.

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

6. Ability to manage operational workflow, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing demands with minimal supervision.

7. Serves as a role model for all staff through compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and with all Health System policies and Behavior Standards.

8. Ability to use electronic drug information sources and other tertiary references to provide accurate, timely drug information upon request.

9. Responsible for activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely, accurately, and safely and meet the intent of both state and federal laws.

10. Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to all state and federal law requirements

11. Counsels patients upon request

12. Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart

13. Commits to sharing their knowledge, skills, experience, and values in preparing the “next generation” of pharmacists

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling. Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.

Occupational Hazards: Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions. Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Maintains and demonstrates appropriate knowledge of changing pharmacy practice.

2. Willing and able to communicate with patients, families, physicians and staff to discuss issues related to medication therapy. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner.

3. Ability to work independently to identify and appropriately resolve drug therapy problems.

4. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while reviewing and verification of orders.

5. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.

6. Ability to manage operational workflow, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing demands with minimal supervision.

7. Serves as a role model for all staff through compliance with professional and regulatory standards, and with all Health System policies and Behavior Standards.

8. Ability to use electronic drug information sources and other tertiary references to provide accurate, timely drug information upon request.

9. Responsible for activities of pharmacy technicians to ensure that all activities are performed completely, accurately, and safely and meet the intent of both state and federal laws.

10. Compounds, prepares, packages and dispenses pharmaceuticals according to all state and federal law requirements

11. Counsels patients upon request

12. Documents all recommendations and interventions in the electronic medical chart

13. Commits to sharing their knowledge, skills, experience, and values in preparing the “next generation” of pharmacists

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling. Sitting, walking, or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.

Occupational Hazards: Potential for exposure to infectious patients and materials, though rare. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions. Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp, potentially contaminated items. Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.