Description
Job Category Pharmacy Position Pharmacist Req Code 22468 Location Skagit Valley Hospital Job Summary Responsible for the provision of prospective and concurrent evaluation of pharmacotherapy with an emphasis on the patient and with the end point focused on outcomes such as treatment efficiency, morbidity, mortality and drug cost. Acts as a liaison to medical, nursing, pharmacy practitioners and other healthcare professionals. Participates in ongoing clinical monitoring activities and provides administrative and clinical support for regulatory compliance issues, drug use evaluations, and operations support activities in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy. Provides immediate supervision and guidance of the work activities of Pharmacy Technicians and retains responsibility for the work performed by Pharmacy Technicians and Interns. The Pharmacy department values teamwork, commitment to patient centered care, and clinical excellence. Essential Functions Pharmacists are responsible for clinical and distributive activities throughout SVH, and remote services to Cascade Valley Hospital afterhours. Pharmacists are responsible for providing patients with safe and appropriate medication therapy. Additional duties include answering the telephone in a timely manner, promptly responding to messages and consults, and performing all steps of medication distribution, with or without Pharmacy Technician assistance. Perform review of Prior to Admission medications for appropriateness, and assist with medication reconciliation. Ensure appropriate dosing of medications in neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Participates in SVH codes as assigned. Assists in orienting new staff members and precepting students as required. Interacts with patients and families in a compassionate manner, respecting their right to privacy and confidentiality. Assists co-workers, patients, vendors, physicians and others in a respectful and courteous manner, and ensures that service deficits are resolved in a courteous and professional manner. Promptly perform after hour Pharmacy service to Cascade Valley Hospital. Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, IV solutions, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care in compliance with regulatory and department policies and procedures. Reviews orders placed by authorized prescribers, to assure accuracy. Inputs patient and medication data to maintain pharmacy files, charge and inventory data in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with SVH policies and procedures. Identifies medication errors and adverse drug reactions. Provides information to hospital staff and Providers regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals. Pharmacists are responsible for any delegated act performed by pharmacy interns, or pharmacy technicians. Consistently demonstrates ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs. Pharmacists are responsible to verify the accuracy, quality, and quantity of Controlled Substances and Legend drugs that are transferred to Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM), Nurse, Provider, or patient. Pharmacists are responsible to maintain adequate drug, Legend and Controlled Substance, inventory available for patient care. Pharmacists may be assisted by Pharmacy Technicians, under their supervision, to manage drug inventory and distribution. Orders and oversees stocking of pharmacy supplies, compounds, medications and materials in compliance with regulatory and SVH policies and procedures. All drugs, including Controlled Substances, shall be inspected and deemed appropriate for patient use, by a Pharmacist, prior to leaving the Pharmacy for patient use. No Controlled Substance shall leave the Pharmacy, without Pharmacist verification, designated by initial and / or signature, in addition to documentation within Electronic Medical Record (EMR), when applicable. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner in accordance with SVH policies and procedures. Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs in compliance with regulatory and SVH requirements. Pharmacists will perform therapeutic substitution per organizational formulary. Pharmacists will provide drug therapy monitoring per organizational policies and / or procedures, and perform documentation in the medical record. Minimizes non-productive time and fills slow periods with activities that will enable you to meet the future needs of SVH (education, organizing, housekeeping, and assisting others). Organizes job functions and work area(s) to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames. Attends and actively participates in all department, team and/or committee meetings. Contributes to the achievement of Quality Improvement and participates in QI activities. Ensures compliance with established standards, and all SRH policies and procedures. Complies with SVH Safety and Infection Control policies and procedures. Utilizes proper body mechanics and protective equipment (PPE). Reports and/or resolves all safety issues/incidents in a timely manner. Complies with all SRH policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned by Director or Designee. Education B.S. Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)(preferred). ASHP accredited residency or comparable clinical experience desired. Advanced knowledge of current hospital pharmacy practice, clinical drug and therapeutic literature. Skagit Valley Hospital is a DNV certified Primary Stroke Center. Required to complete 4 hours of stroke education annually. Experience/Training One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Experience providing staff education and patient teaching desired. Experience and/or training in hospital pharmacy administration is desirable. License/Certification Washington State Board of Pharmacy licensure. Sterile technique and chemotherapy recertification within assigned period. American Heart Association ACLS required within 6 months of hire. Other Qualifications Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Superior understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics. Able to read and interpret standards in compliance with regulatory agencies. Demonstrated good judgment. Ability to direct and instruct others. Customer service oriented.
