Pharmacist

Job Title : Pharmacist

Location : Aurora, CO

Contract : 3+ months

Shift : 08 : 00 – 18 : 00 Mon - Fri, 09 : 00-15 : 00 Sat / Sun and call

Pay Range : $65.00 / Hour

Job Description :

• Works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and, according to standard procedures, compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from physicians.
• Participates in 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 Pharmacy activities.
• Interprets medication orders, compounds, and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards of pharmacy practice.
• Supervises technical support staff.
• Assists with clinical, quality management, and education programs.
• Provides support for all departments regarding the care of patients aged 18 through the geriatric population (65+ years).
• Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel and consultation with patients, hospital, and Medical Staff.
• Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in routine duties as necessary.
• Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
• Exercises professional judgment in providing therapeutic and drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrates competency in the range of treatment required for Adult and Geriatric patients.
• Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift.
• Generates required reports (e.g., Pick I.V., Production reports).
• Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks.
• Maintains aseptic techniques.
• Checks technician-prepared products prior to release.
• Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs.
• Fills orders with correct medication and checks support staff accuracy prior to release.
• Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now, and Waiting orders in order of importance.
• Follows through on “fill on arrival” orders.
• Reviews patient profiles to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy.
• Prevents therapeutic duplication, significant drug interactions, and avoidable ADRs secondary to allergies.
• Ensures medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function, and disease state.
• Possesses knowledge of the patient population served.