Pharmacist, Registered

				Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Supervisor, and according to Federal and State laws compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from physician.

Responsibilities:

* Under general supervision and according to hospital policies and the laws of New York State: compounds and dispenses medications and supplies to patients and other professionals.
* Interprets and evaluates physician's orders to prepare, calculate and dispense appropriate medication and medication dosage forms.
* Communicates with prescribes and nursing personnel according to intervention procedure to clarify or change orders that are unclear, illegible, incomplete or questionable.
* Recommends changes in drug therapy when needed.
* Documents intervention activities.
* Insures resolution of identified problems.
* Accurately prepares labels and dispenses medications to all areas of the hospital in accordance with all policies, laws and regulations.
* Accurately enter medication orders into the computer.
* Reviews, maintains and screens medication profiles for allergies, food/drug interactions, drug/drug; interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
* Provides information on the contents, therapeutic actions, interactions and possible adverse reactions of medication to the physicians, nurses and patients of the hospital.
* Compounds and labels I.V. admixtures, chemotherapies and parenteral nutrition solutions according to established procedures.
* Supervises and checks the work of the Technicians and Aide in both sterile and non-sterile medication work areas.
* Dispenses controlled substances in accordance with al applicable regulations.
* Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel.
* Participates in educational programs both inside and outside the department as required by law.
* Performs and documents monthly medication area inspections.
* Works in all service areas of the department.
* Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the consideration of patient age as a factor in dose calculation for the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
* Performs other assigned duties as may be necessary for the quality assurance and performance improvement programs of the department.
* Attends and participates in committee meetings and functions requires by the hospital..
* Performs other duties as may be needed to assure the maintenance of optimal patient care services.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, required.

Experience:

* Minimum one (1) year hospital pharmacy experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Ability to communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Knowledge of computers and word processing skills.

Licenses, Certifications:

* New York State Pharmacy license and current registration.

Physical Requirements:

* Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending. 
* May include some repetitive motions.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
			

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The Brookdale Hospital Medical Center