Current Opening is for a Per Diem Position

Job Summary:

Responsible for the provision of prospective and concurrent evaluation of pharmacotherapy with an emphasis on the patient and with the end point focused on outcomes such as treatment efficiency, morbidity, mortality and drug cost. Acts as a liaison to medical, nursing, pharmacy practitioners and other healthcare professionals. Participates in ongoing clinical monitoring activities and provides administrative and clinical support for regulatory compliance issues, drug use evaluations, and operations support activities in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy. Provides immediate supervision and control of the work activities of Pharmacy Technicians and/or Assistants. Will routinely rotate to the Clinical Pharmacist position.

Essential Functions:

• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, IV solutions, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care in compliance with regulatory and department policies and procedures.
• Reviews prescriptions, issued by authorized prescribers, to assure accuracy.
• Compounds medications as required using standard formulas and processes.
• Directs pharmacy workers engaged in mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Provides information to pharmacy customers, hospital staff and others regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs in compliance with regulatory and SRH requirements.
• Inputs patient and medication data to maintain pharmacy files, charge and inventory data in an accurate and timely manner in compliance with SRH policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate dosing of medications in neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Orders and oversees stocking of pharmacy supplies, compounds, medications and materials in compliance with regulatory and SRH policies and procedures.
• Participates in SRH codes as assigned.
• Identifies medication errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner in accordance with SRH policies and procedures.
• Assists in orienting new staff members/students as required.
• Interacts with patients and families in a compassionate manner, respecting their right to privacy and confidentiality.
• Complies with SRH Safety and Infection Control policies and procedures. Utilizes proper body mechanics and protective equipment (PPE).
• Reports and/or resolves all safety issues/incidents in a timely manner.

Education:

• B.S. Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)(preferred).
• ASHP accredited residency or comparable clinical experience desired.
• Advanced knowledge of current hospital pharmacy practice, clinical drug and therapeutic literature.

License/Certification:

• Washington State Board of Pharmacy licensure, Washington State Preceptor License (required for those working with students).
• Required to undergo sterile technique and chemotherapy recertification annually.
• American Heart Association ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Experience/Training:

• One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience providing staff education and patient teaching desired.
• Experience and/or training in hospital pharmacy administration is desirable.

Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, sick time, and paid time off to all employees working 20 or more hours per week.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $56.00 - $80.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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