PHARMACIST I

• Reviews, evaluates, processes, and medication orders for demographic data (e.g., gender, age, and weight), appropriateness of therapy, dose, frequency, route, dosage form, interactions, allergies, related laboratory values, and possible druginteractions.

• Advises/counsels patients and answers questions about medications (including indication, possible side effects, interactions among different drugs as applicable to the area of practice.

• Documents interventions and recommendations/ clarifications in the electronic Health Information System as applicable.

• Maintains control and security of all medications including controlled, narcotic substances and supplies. Maintains dispensing and recordkeeping as per laws and regulations.

• Provides druginformation including but not limited to drug selection, dosage, interactions, monitoring, and side effects, etc to all health care providers.

• Supervises, precepts, checks, and monitors medication related actives/performance of lower/ junior pharmacists, residents, trainees/students.

• Assists and guides health care providers with issues related to the medication management and use system.

• Participates/assists in conducting performance/quality improvement projects.

• Follows all Hospital’s related Policies and Procedures.

• Participates in self and others' education, training and development, as applicable.

  
  Detailed Description

Master’s or Pharm.D./Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy is required.
Job Requirements

Two (2) years of related experience with Master’s, or four (4) years with Pharm.D./ Bachelor’s Degree is required.