Description
* Job Summary
* Performs technical duties related to drug distribution and dispensing as a member of the pharmaceutical team to improve the outcome and quality of patient care, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
* Minimum Qualifications
* CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE.
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* Education/Training
* HS graduate or the equivalent GED. Some college preferred.
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* Experience
* 2-4 years of hospital pharmacy experience (with IV admixture) preferred.
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* License/Certification/Registration
* Registry with the D.C. Board of Pharmacy required.
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* Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Must have ability to utilize computer equipment, prepackaging machines, needles/syringes, and medication carts. Needs basic mathematical skills and a working knowledge of the metric system.
* Primary Duties and Responsibilities
* Prepares all medications, including narcotics, for dispensing, which includes drug selection, labeling, and packaging.
* Enters medication orders in the computer system, evaluating/editing patient data, checking for drug allergies and duplications, calculating dosage conversions, and determining number of doses/dosage forms needed.
* Picks up medication orders from patient care area at scheduled times.
* Delivers filled orders to assigned nursing units and departments as scheduled.
* Assists in checking or investigating missing dose requests.
* Prepares parenteral admixture solutions.
* Interprets medication orders for appropriate strength, route, frequency and duration.
* Monitors stock inventory levels, expiration dates, and replenishes supplies of all stock drugs, communicating status/availability of drugs ie. out of stock drugs.
* Processes drug charges/credits.
* Performs quality improvement activities such as code carts, Pyxis, and checking outdated medications.
* Responds to phone calls regarding medication orders.
* Exemplifies Commitment to Care (PATIENT EXPERIENCE SERVICE STANDARDS AND SPIRIT VALUES, AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN PATIENT SAFETY STANDARDS AND TASKS.) standards in all activities.
* Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal fulfillment.
