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Pharmacist (Staff) - TRH

Taylor Health Care Group

Hawkinsville, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allergies, Asepsis, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Dosage Forms, Drug Interactions, Drug Therapy, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Healthcare, Hospital, IV Admixture, Mathematics, Medications, Multitasking, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Pharmaceutical Data, Pharmacy, Prescription Drugs, Prescription Filling, Procedure Development, Quality Control, Quality Management, Regulations, Side Effects, Time Management
LOCATION
Hawkinsville, GA
POSTED
13 days ago
Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders. Acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary department personnel. Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care by performing the related duties.

Job Duties:
  • Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders.
  • Acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary department personnel.
  • Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care by performing the related duties.
  • Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Taylor Regional Hospital.
  • Reviews orders issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to assure accuracy.
  • Compounds medications using standard formulas and processes such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
  • Monitors all posting onto the patient profiles in order that accuracy, drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate therapy, rational drug therapy, and incompatibilities may be realized and better patient care received.
  • Checks patient care drawers prior to delivery to patient care areas to ascertain that the correct drug, dosage form, schedule and strength is being dispensed.
  • Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures using aseptic technique
  • Directs pharmacy personnel engaged in admixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
  • Answers questions and provides information to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals on the appropriate use of medications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage, etc.
  • Reviews and monitors drug therapy that requires dosing adjustments as authorized by the physician.
  • Provides pharmaceutical care to all ages of patients from newborns to the elderly. Understands that there are dosage variations between each age group and knows where to find appropriate information.
  • Maintains established procedures concerning quality control, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste.
  • Actively participates in performance improvement/quality activities as necessary
  • Demonstrates ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as dosage calculations, drip rates, formulation of pharmaceutical preparations, and data analysis.
  • Demonstrates ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from patients, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the hospital staff.
  • Assists the Director of Pharmacy with responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s mission, policy, and any applicable laws.
  • Assists the Director of Pharmacy on special assignments upon request.
  • Complies with all policies and procedures of the department and hospital.
  • Reports to work on time and as scheduled, and completes work within designated time.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Maintains a professional image of the organization in accordance with BMH policies.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintains an attitude that encourages retention through professionalism and respect.
  • Participates in educational opportunities (certifications, in-services, etc.)
  • Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, nurses, and all ancillary department staff.

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy
  • Current Pharmacist certification or licensure in the State of Georgia

Training/Experience:
Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population, obtained either through school education, experience, or subsequent training

Skills/Qualifications:
  • Multi-tasking
  • Flexibility
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Professionalism
  • Quality Focus

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Taylor Health Care Group

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