LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER JR. HOSPITAL
JOB TITLE: PHARMACIST
DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY - INPATIENT SERVICES
SHIFT: ROTATE; 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Job Summary
Provides pharmaceutical care to Inpatient Pharmacy Services. Supervises the performance of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students in the pharmacy setting. Provides daily communication with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, to provide comprehensive patient care.
Typical Duties
* Performs day-to-day activities of the assigned work area and be responsible for its efficient operation including main inpatient medication order verifications, automated device filling checklists, sterile compounding, manufacturing, duties in Chemo Pharmacy and Operating Room (OR) Pharmacy, if applicable
* Rotates among scheduled assignments
* Identifies and resolves problems with personnel, services, or equipment relating computerized systems
* Utilizes Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) for med order verifications checking for inappropriateness and patient safety
* Advises physicians and nurses of proper drug selection and their side effects and remain current with the appropriate State Law & Regulations
* Collaborates with staff, if requested by administrative staff, in certain situations on other shifts and in other work areas
* Participates in preparation and presentation of educational programs for department and hospital personnel, e.g., CE, Annual Training, Quality Assurance, Hospital and Departmental Programs
* Performs computer operations necessary to drug distribution and management functions; confirms computerized within the department; addresses problems encountered in their daily operation
* Conducts or assists in conducting quality assurance and other management projects, if applicable
* Carries out stock requisitions for storage areas, as needed
* Receives and accounts for drugs and their proper storage; prepares and maintains the appropriate records that are required by Federal and State Laws and CCHHS policies
* Attends seminars, professional settings, and participates in educational programs, as needed
* Supervises pharmacy students or volunteers, as needed
* Reads, interprets, evaluates, compounds or dispenses medication orders for patients including sterile products and controlled substances, in accordance with laws and regulations
* Provides input on the preparation of the annual budget, as requested
* Duties may vary based on area of assignment
