Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy; Per Diem

Description

The Staff Pharmacist is a member of the health care team whose knowledge and professional skills are directed toward the appropriate and effective use of medication in the treatment of patients  medical problems. The Staff Pharmacist reviews medication orders for appropriateness, dispenses medications, and maintains required documentation. In addition, the Staff Pharmacist will consult with and provide drug information to other members of the hospital to ensure the correct use of medications.

• Reviews and verifies drug orders for appropriateness. Consults with the prescriber if drug therapy appears inappropriate.
• Prepares and dispenses all drugs, including refills, for patient use as ordered and as appropriate. Assesses drug therapy for appropriateness prior to medications being dispensed.
• Strictly complies with all laws, rules and regulations of the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy governing the dispensation and documentation of drugs dispensed. Adheres to pharmacy policies and procedures relative to drug procurement, processing, preparation, admixture, dispensation, disposition and documentation.
• Adheres to departmental policies and procedures related to controlled substances, including accurate dispensing and documentation. Complies with all federal, North Carolina and North Carolina Board of Pharmacy laws, rules and regulations governing controlled substances dispensation and documentation.
• Provides and documents drug consults as required. Supervises technicians and checks their work for accuracy and completeness.
• Collects and/or reviews data for quality assurance activities. Maintains and improves pharmaceutical and clinical expertise for self and teammates.
• Operates and demonstrates competency in the operations of pharmacy automation systems (e.g., Pyxis, Logistics, CII Safe) and other medication safety technologies in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Proficient in aseptic technique and able to admix IVs/chemotherapy drugs as appropriate and in accordance with USP standards.
• Performs pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring and other prescriber-generated clinical or drug-specific dosing consults as required and as appropriate.
• Inspects final products prepared by pharmacy technicians. Provides supervision, assistance, work assignment and instructions to the pharmacy technicians.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation with teammates to meet the pharmaceutical needs of patients.
• Promotes and adheres to the established behavioral expectations of the department.
• Is available and flexible to work varied schedules as required to ensure coverage for the area.

• B.S. or Pharm.
  
  D. degree from an accredited college/university of pharmacy required.

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in North Carolina or eligible for licensure. May accept a board-eligible graduate for up to 120 days prior to licensure.

• Licensed to practice pharmacy in North Carolina or eligible for licensure. May accept a board-eligible graduate for up to 120 days prior to licensure.

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical pharmacy best practices, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model who collaborates well with all teammates.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to all patients and teammates.
• Innovative thinking, self-initiative, planning and organizational skills required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, pharmacy software, and able to learn new software rapidly.
• Ability to tolerate latex products and exposure to hazardous drugs.
• Ability to stand or walk on uncarpeted floors for duration of shift.
• Exhibits knowledge and a basic understanding regarding the age-specific needs of neonatal, adolescent, pediatric and geriatric patients.

Legal

Employer:

Wayne Health. Entity:
Wayne UNC Health Care. Organization Unit:
Pharmacy. Work Type:
Per Diem. Standard Hours Per Week: 0.1. Work Assignment Type:
Onsite.

Work Schedule:

Variable. Location of Job: WAYNE MED. Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.