Pharmacist- Hospital .6 FTE 1st shift

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.60 / 24 / 1st Shift (United States of America)0.6 FTE. Rotating shifts between the hours of 7 am- 5 pm. Weekend, holiday and call rotation required. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS The hospital pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of medications within the hospital.  They collaborate with the entire healthcare team to ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes, promote patient safety, and comply with regulatory standards.  This role delegates tasks to pharmacy technicians practicing within their scope of practice and oversees their work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.    Medication Management •    Enter and process patient and medication order information in the electronic medical record for the purpose of maintaining accurate patient records, medication dispensing, and medication administration. •    Review orders received from providers for appropriateness, including verifying dosage and dosage form, and screening for potential drug interactions, allergies and contraindications. •    Oversee the dispensing of medications through multiple distribution systems including directly from the hospital pharmacy, through the use of automated dispensing cabinets, or through the maintenance and replenishment of floorstock and emergency kits located in patient care departments. •    Provide the final check for all records and medication orders prepared by pharmacy technicians. •    Audit department records, conduct inspections, and promote compliance with hospital, state and federal regulations. •    Assist with management of inventory, stock levels and expired products 2.    Clinical Pharmacy Services •    Participate in muti-disciplinary patient care rounds. •    Review patient profiles regularly to evaluate response to therapies, potential for adverse effects and medical condition changes. •    Provide recommendations to the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate. •    Perform therapeutic substitutions and dosage adjustments as outlined in Pharmacy and Therapeutics approved policies and protocols. •    Obtain pertinent information from patients and/or other reliable sources regarding their medication history. •    Collaborate with members of the inter-professional team, payers, pharmacies, patients, and families to promote timely access to medications.  •    Counsel patients and caregivers regarding medications including purpose of the medication, how to take the medication and potential side effects. 3.    Sterile Compounding •    Compound sterile preparations in accordance with hospital policy using approved procedures and techniques. •    Oversee the preparation of sterile compounds prepared by the pharmacy technician and provide the final check prior to dispensing to the patient. 4.    Regulatory and Safety •    Participate in educational, training and competency programs for oneself and other members of pharmacy team. •    Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.…