Hospital Pharmacist

Posting Job Description

Position Purpose

Ensures the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals through their proper storage, handling, evaluation, preparation, compounding, labeling, dispensing, and administration, in conjunction with state and federal regulations and departmental policies. Maintains proper records. Follows department guidelines with regard to clinical interventions and provides drug information as required and / or requested.

What you will do

• Prepare, dispense, and supervise the preparation of all medications and IVs for patient use in the hospital
• Advise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications
• Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians
• Assess need for non-formulary items ordered according to department policy, and initiates contact with prescribing physician for substitute.
• Verify physicians’ orders for proper dose, regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions / incompatibilities, adverse drug reactions and monitor lab data on all patients before dispensing medication
• Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintain perpetual inventory log, perform weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory and ensure all forms are completed and filed appropriately
• Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy students on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotations. Serve as a primary preceptor to PGY-1 residents and serve on the Residency Advisory Committee

Minimum Qualifications

Position Highlights and Benefits

Ministry / Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital is committed to exceeding the expectations of our patients and families by providing world-class service in a progressive, people-centered, compassionate health care environment. We are licensed for 617 beds and 65 bassinets, are a major teaching hospital and the largest Catholic hospital in New England.