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Post : PHARMACIST 2 - SCCA / OUTPATIENT INFUSION
Job Description
• Conduct a thorough patient profile review to assess the appropriateness of the prescribed medication, including monitoring for drug duplications, interactions, allergies, appropriate dose, strength, and route of administration at the time each order is received; document relevant information in medical record as required.
• Promote rational, cost-effective drug therapy by promoting the use of formulary items and optimizing patient care through appropriate selection of treatment options.
• Evaluate all provider orders and verify correctness of entry in the pharmacy computer system and computerized patient profiles.
• Direct pharmacy technicians in all areas of technical responsibilities.
• Ensure proper preparation and labeling of all medications.
• Ensure that controlled substances are properly stored, dispensed, recorded, and inventoried.
• Interview patients and provide education regarding their medications.
• Ensure that all bulk packaged items are properly prepared, labeled, and documented.
• Ensure correct aseptic preparation, labeling, and delivery of compounded sterile products. Perform routine visual observation and oversight to ensure proper garbing, handwashing, cleaning, and aseptic technique processes is followed during sterile compounding.
• Provide drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team. Provide in-services to staff as requested.
• Participate in protocol development, exploratory projects and committees which contribute to improved patient care.
• Document clinical interventions as appropriate.
• Detect, monitor, document, and report any adverse drug reactions and medication errors. Assist in developing safe medication practices to prevent errors.
• Participate in teaching pharmacy students, interns, and technicians, and guiding experiential training.
• Comply with all state and federal pharmacy laws.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
Candidate Profile
State of Washington Pharmacist License and one year of experience in pharmacy practice. Months spent in the completion of an American Society of Health System Pharmacists accredited residency training program may substitute month-for-month for the required experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED:
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use computerization for efficient operations.
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Additional Information:
Location: South Lake Union, United States
Industry Type: Pharma
Functional Area: Pharmacist
End Date: 5th May, 2018
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