Travel Pharmacist - $2,268 per week

Company: Kindred Hospital
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Must have KY BOP license
• Must have their BLS certification, must be attached to the submission (Must be through the American Heart Association); RQI certifications will not be accepted
  • Job Details
  • The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from the physician.
  • Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital.
  • Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization.
  • Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff.
  • Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy.
  • Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice.
  • Supervises the technical support staff.
  • Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs.
  • Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older.
  • Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and Medical staff.
  • Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary.
  • Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
  • Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
  • Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric.
  • Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four hour shift.
  • Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports.
  • Performs Backup Procedures correctly.
  • Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks.
  • Maintains aseptic techniques.
  • Recycles product as appropriately.
  • Checks technician prepared products prior to release.
  • Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs.
  • Fills orders with correct medication.
  • Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release.
  • Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance.
  • Follows through on fill on arrival orders.
  • Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy.
  • No therapeutic duplication.
  • Prevents significant drug interaction.
  • Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies.
  • Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state.
    • Job Requirements
    • Must have knowledge of patient population served.
    • Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service: Ensures priority dosing is appropriate.
    • Interprets levels appropriately.
    • Modifies doses appropriately.
    • Writes progress notes per protocol.
    • Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
    • Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs.
    • Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation.
    • Clarifies controversial orders with physician.
    • Keeps current on new drugs.
    • Adds additive in the proper sequence.
    • Syringe and Vial counts reflect what has been made.
    • Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels.
    • Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc.
    • Maintains security of Pharmacy.
    • Maintains security of controlled substances.
    • Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc.
    • Fills orders with correct medications.
    • Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
    • Keeps Director informed of workload status.
    • Prioritizes work to prepare Stat, now and waiting in order of importance.
    • Follows through on fill on arrival orders.
      • Schedule Information
      • Shifts will be varied through the week, 8a-8p.
      • Every 3rd weekend once out of orientation.

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