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Pharmacist - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Darby, PA Darby, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Department:
2001_2880 Pharmacy
Expected Weekly Hours:
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Position Purpose:
Job Description Details:
Performance Improvement
* Participates constructively in PI activities in the department
* Can discuss performance improvement activities for the department
* Contributes ideas for cost reductions, improved efficiency and outcomes without sacrificing quality.
* Maintains awareness of cost containment and waste reduction practices.
* Maintains and uses material, supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
* Encourages and contributes innovative ideas and ways of doing things that increase efficiencies by challenging oneself and others to not accept the status quo.
* Recommends changes to policies, procedures and environment to enhance everyone's ability to provide optimum service to all patients, visitors and employees.
* Demonstrates understanding of PDSA (plan, do, study, act.) process and Just Culture.
* Keeps abreast of regulatory requirements for assigned unit.
Order Processing
* Processes Physicians orders into computer system.
* Accurately reviews, interprets and evaluates physician orders based on populations served.
* Follows appropriate policies and procedures for entering protocol orders (ie. pneumovax,
* influenza, etc.)
* Selects medications on Order Entry based on CMS guidelines when necessary (ie. epoetin, immune globulin)
* Monitors the patient profile for allergies, renal function, therapeutic duplications, interactions, incompatibilities and possible adverse events when verifying physician orders.
* Communicates effectively with clinicians on the patient's behalf when orders appear unclear or ambiguous.
* Documents all interventions per policy and procedure.
* Evidence of follow through is traceable. For example, if an intervention is documented, the patient's electronic chart contains evidence of said intervention to communicate to the other caregivers.
* Reviews, interprets and evaluates physician orders in order to prepare, calculate and dispense appropriate dosage forms based on populations served.
* Schedules medications according to the dietary precautions pertaining to the medication's administration (aware of policy and follow through).
* Checks order against generated label, profile or report to ensure accuracy (the 5 "rights" of medication dispensing/administration).
* Checks medications retrieved by technicians, prior to dispensing.
* Dispenses all non-ADM (Pyxis) medications with a label
* Identifies and documents on occurrence reports or via Meditech, all medication errors, "near misses" or adverse drug reactions for management review and follow-up
Equipment: Pyxis Medstations, PyxisTM CII Safe
* Uses equipment and software according to manufacturers' guidelines
* Willingness to learn/teach about new equipment and/or computer software.
* Assists nursing and pharmacy technical staff to ensure that all Pyxis equipment is in working order.
* Capable of the following:
* Loading a medication into a medstation (at the medstation and the console).
* Unloading a medication from the medstation.
* Knowledge of policies and procedures related to all Pyxis equipment.
* Troubleshooting a failed drawer or Medstation.
* For controlled substances, capable of:
* Receiving medication from wholesaler into CII Safe
* Sending to medstations
* Returning to the CII safe
* Expiring or wasting
* Utilizing inventory function
* Compounding a controlled IV infusion
* Participates in the Quality Assurance tasks surrounding the Pyxis Medstations on a
* regular basis.
* Checks medications for accuracy prior to and after packaging by a technician or another
* pharmacist
* Orders supplies as needed i.e. thermal printer and laser printer supplies, toner, paper and labels.
Clinical Skills/Activities
* Communicates effectively with physicians and nurses to clarify orders that are
* questionable.
* Able to obtain needed information for providing drug information.
* Documents appropriately when clarifications are needed and logs interventions as per pharmacy policy
* Capable of utilizing the appropriate technology for drug information or for dosing calculations
* Employs independent thinking for clinical issues
* Assists other pharmacists and interns with profile reviews and interventions.
* Consults the Clinical Coordinator for interventions as needed.
* Participates in clinical activities that support patient care and services
* Consistently participates in all clinical programs according to policies established by the department including but not limited to:
* Therapeutic Interchange
* IV to PO Program
* Renal dosing of all medications included in the department policy.
* Non-formulary medication policy
* Restricted drug policy
* Adverse drug reporting.
Parenteral Solutions / Calculations
* Ability to prepare parenteral solutions and perform calculations pertaining to those solutions.
* Practices aseptic technique in the preparation of IV's.
* Capable of accurately calculating solution drip rates, necessary dilutions and the resulting concentrations.
* Demonstrates the ability to work with and instruct IV personnel in the preparation of IV
admixtures.
* Knowledgeable about any special considerations for unique IV preparations, i.e. need for filters, proper hood for preparation, when not to shake preparation, etc.
* Demonstrates the ability to independently research the correct dilutions and compatibilities when preparing an IV for the first time.
* Participates in the calculation and/or preparation of Chemotherapeutic Medications, as necessary.
Time Management
* Capable of prioritizing and completing work/projects in an efficient manner
* Effectively manages time to complete assigned work during shift.
* Assists or offers to assist other staff members in completing work assignments, as needed and as time allows (ie. Pyxis refills, pre-packaging medications, crash carts, etc.).
* Provides timely and accurate dispensing of medications
* Able to prioritize responsibilities (ie. complete work on assigned floor including any and all problem orders needing to be resolved)
* Willing to participate in other departmental activities such as patient counseling,
* QA/Performance Improvement activities, etc
Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager..
POOL/PRN position. Rotating Hours scheduled by manager and determined by the needs of the department and hospital census.
Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs more than 120,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 21 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
2001_2880 Pharmacy
Expected Weekly Hours:
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Position Purpose:
Job Description Details:
Performance Improvement
* Participates constructively in PI activities in the department
* Can discuss performance improvement activities for the department
* Contributes ideas for cost reductions, improved efficiency and outcomes without sacrificing quality.
* Maintains awareness of cost containment and waste reduction practices.
* Maintains and uses material, supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
* Encourages and contributes innovative ideas and ways of doing things that increase efficiencies by challenging oneself and others to not accept the status quo.
* Recommends changes to policies, procedures and environment to enhance everyone's ability to provide optimum service to all patients, visitors and employees.
* Demonstrates understanding of PDSA (plan, do, study, act.) process and Just Culture.
* Keeps abreast of regulatory requirements for assigned unit.
Order Processing
* Processes Physicians orders into computer system.
* Accurately reviews, interprets and evaluates physician orders based on populations served.
* Follows appropriate policies and procedures for entering protocol orders (ie. pneumovax,
* influenza, etc.)
* Selects medications on Order Entry based on CMS guidelines when necessary (ie. epoetin, immune globulin)
* Monitors the patient profile for allergies, renal function, therapeutic duplications, interactions, incompatibilities and possible adverse events when verifying physician orders.
* Communicates effectively with clinicians on the patient's behalf when orders appear unclear or ambiguous.
* Documents all interventions per policy and procedure.
* Evidence of follow through is traceable. For example, if an intervention is documented, the patient's electronic chart contains evidence of said intervention to communicate to the other caregivers.
* Reviews, interprets and evaluates physician orders in order to prepare, calculate and dispense appropriate dosage forms based on populations served.
* Schedules medications according to the dietary precautions pertaining to the medication's administration (aware of policy and follow through).
* Checks order against generated label, profile or report to ensure accuracy (the 5 "rights" of medication dispensing/administration).
* Checks medications retrieved by technicians, prior to dispensing.
* Dispenses all non-ADM (Pyxis) medications with a label
* Identifies and documents on occurrence reports or via Meditech, all medication errors, "near misses" or adverse drug reactions for management review and follow-up
Equipment: Pyxis Medstations, PyxisTM CII Safe
* Uses equipment and software according to manufacturers' guidelines
* Willingness to learn/teach about new equipment and/or computer software.
* Assists nursing and pharmacy technical staff to ensure that all Pyxis equipment is in working order.
* Capable of the following:
* Loading a medication into a medstation (at the medstation and the console).
* Unloading a medication from the medstation.
* Knowledge of policies and procedures related to all Pyxis equipment.
* Troubleshooting a failed drawer or Medstation.
* For controlled substances, capable of:
* Receiving medication from wholesaler into CII Safe
* Sending to medstations
* Returning to the CII safe
* Expiring or wasting
* Utilizing inventory function
* Compounding a controlled IV infusion
* Participates in the Quality Assurance tasks surrounding the Pyxis Medstations on a
* regular basis.
* Checks medications for accuracy prior to and after packaging by a technician or another
* pharmacist
* Orders supplies as needed i.e. thermal printer and laser printer supplies, toner, paper and labels.
Clinical Skills/Activities
* Communicates effectively with physicians and nurses to clarify orders that are
* questionable.
* Able to obtain needed information for providing drug information.
* Documents appropriately when clarifications are needed and logs interventions as per pharmacy policy
* Capable of utilizing the appropriate technology for drug information or for dosing calculations
* Employs independent thinking for clinical issues
* Assists other pharmacists and interns with profile reviews and interventions.
* Consults the Clinical Coordinator for interventions as needed.
* Participates in clinical activities that support patient care and services
* Consistently participates in all clinical programs according to policies established by the department including but not limited to:
* Therapeutic Interchange
* IV to PO Program
* Renal dosing of all medications included in the department policy.
* Non-formulary medication policy
* Restricted drug policy
* Adverse drug reporting.
Parenteral Solutions / Calculations
* Ability to prepare parenteral solutions and perform calculations pertaining to those solutions.
* Practices aseptic technique in the preparation of IV's.
* Capable of accurately calculating solution drip rates, necessary dilutions and the resulting concentrations.
* Demonstrates the ability to work with and instruct IV personnel in the preparation of IV
admixtures.
* Knowledgeable about any special considerations for unique IV preparations, i.e. need for filters, proper hood for preparation, when not to shake preparation, etc.
* Demonstrates the ability to independently research the correct dilutions and compatibilities when preparing an IV for the first time.
* Participates in the calculation and/or preparation of Chemotherapeutic Medications, as necessary.
Time Management
* Capable of prioritizing and completing work/projects in an efficient manner
* Effectively manages time to complete assigned work during shift.
* Assists or offers to assist other staff members in completing work assignments, as needed and as time allows (ie. Pyxis refills, pre-packaging medications, crash carts, etc.).
* Provides timely and accurate dispensing of medications
* Able to prioritize responsibilities (ie. complete work on assigned floor including any and all problem orders needing to be resolved)
* Willing to participate in other departmental activities such as patient counseling,
* QA/Performance Improvement activities, etc
Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager..
POOL/PRN position. Rotating Hours scheduled by manager and determined by the needs of the department and hospital census.
Trinity Health's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health employs more than 120,000 colleagues at dozens of hospitals and hundreds of health centers in 21 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Trinity Health's dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
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