Pharmacist-Clinical Gen I

Northern Light Health

Department : Pharmacy - Remote Order Svcs

Position is located : Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type : Full Time

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Work Schedule : 8 : 00pm - 6 : 00am

Summary :

Responsible for verifying, filling and dispensing medication orders including the proper handling, usage, monitoring and storage of drugs in the pharmacy. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Acts as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Serves as a preceptor to students, new hires and residents and supervises and directs support personnel. Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities :

Self-directed with minimal need of supervision

Supervised activities of technicians

Willing to assist in managing emergent shortfalls of staff

Willing to assist in coverage for outreach facilities

Participates and leads training / orientation of new pharmacists

Participates in precepting pharmacy students and residents

Participates in orientation of other medical professionals

Participated in patient counseling where applicable

Proactive in identifying problems and solutions in patient care

Provides drug information for physicians, nurses and patients

Provides pharmacokinetic drug consults

Consults with physicians and other health professionals ensuring appropriateness of medication orders.

Appropriate use of clinical decision support rules

Performs pharmacotherapy-related interventions to optimize patient care

Interprets and reviews medication orders, maintaining patient profiles

Treats patients of all age groups and is knowledgeable about developmental needs over the age span and where appropriate, incorporate findings into individualized care planning and is knowledgeable about use of age related equipment.

Knowledgeable in compounding IV's, topical / oral compounds and high risk compounds

Participates in audit / surveillance programs

Participate in codes on units

Assists with data collections for Quality Indicators

Report Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)

Auto substitution as per policy

Monitors handling, storage and distribution of all medications and chemicals

Responsible for accurate fill of patient medications

Working knowledge of medication order entry and information retrieval

Complete working knowledge of Information Services

Performs medication reconciliation of patient's home medications

Participates in improving CMS quality indicators for pneumonia, heart failure and MI

Complete I-Care annually

Score : 5=Completed on Time

1=Not completed on Time

Non-formulary medications obtained as Formulary Management Policy

Identifies and / or documents cost savings initiatives

Identify trends in inventory utilization by monitoring resources and maintain basic supply levels

Completes at least 15 CEU's annually

Score : 5=30 or more CE's annually

4=25-29 CE's annually

3=15-24 CE's annually

1=

Maintains knowledge base by participating in at least 6 pharmacy staff inservices

Committees participation

Projects areas of interest manager

Professional affiliations organizations

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust : Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

Cultivates Respect : Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of belonging, empowerment, and cooperation.

Fosters Accountability : Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

Practices Compassion : Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Registered Pharmacist

Education

Working Conditions

Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

Prolonged periods of sitting.

Prolonged periods of walking.

Brewer, Maine, Corporate Office, Cianchette, Foundation, Finance, Human Resources, Legal Services

Position Pharmacist-Clinical Gen ILocation Req ID 83503