PRN/ Pharmacist

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Algorithms, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Blood-Borne Pathogens, Customer Satisfaction, Drug Interactions, Environmental Work, Federal Laws and Regulations, Formulary, Genetics, Healthcare, Infectious Diseases, LaTeX Typesetting, Legal, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Records, Medical Waste, Medications, Order Processing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pharmacy, Physical Demands, Product Documentation, Record Keeping, Regulatory Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, Track Customer Issues, Tuition Fees, Typing, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Atlanta, GA

POSTED

10 days ago

Overview

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: + Comprehensive health benefits that start day one + Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs + Family-focused benefits + Wellness incentives + Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs + And more!

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Prepares, compounds and dispenses medications and ensures accuracy and integrity prior to issuance by the pharmacy. Manages required record-keeping activities; serves as a resource to other medical professionals; identifies and employs appropriate pharmaceutical care. Follows policies regarding non-formulary requests and effectively utilizes the non-formulary algorithm. Recommends appropriate cost effective formulary alternatives to prescriber. Utilizes correct method of order entry for nonformulary medications. May oversee the work performed by pharmacy students, interns, and/or technicians to ensure that performance standards are maintained and that work is accurate and precise in accordance with state, federal and organizational regulations. Recognizes system and process failures and makes suggestions to management of ways to improve clinical and distributive services. Reads, interprets, and processes physician orders accurately and efficiently. Clarifies orders with prescribers as appropriate. Accurately enters orders in the pharmacy computer system (correct drug, dose and route). Documents allergy and other clinical information as required. Handles post-op and transfer orders in accordance with departmental policy and procedure. Verifies accuracy and appropriateness of all completed/filled medication orders (correct medication, dose, route and quantity). Ensures accurate preparation of sterile products by pharmacy technicians following proper aseptic and cytotoxic technique. Checks sterile products prepared by technicians for the correct medication, diluent and volume prior to dispensing. Ensures that dispensed medications are in date, labeled and packaged appropriately. Prepares sterile products following proper aseptic and cytotoxic technique, if required. Utilizes nomograms and other departmental guidelines when providing medication-related recommendations. May respond to codes. May recommend appropriate dosing for designated kinetics patients. Participates in patient education by instructing them on the appropriate use of medications; provides counsel regarding adverse reactions, drug interactions, and signs of toxicity (i.e., warfarin). Responds to questions from patients regarding their medications. Identifies drug-related problems during review of medication orders; verifies appropriateness of dose, route and frequency. Utilizes computer alert screens for drug allergies, interactions, duplicates, dosages and other warnings. Prevents and/or resolves drug-related problems through consultations with the ordering prescriber and appropriately documents interventions. Responsible for completion of service/care and customer satisfaction. Maintains records to meet legal requirements for pharmacy operations. Ensures the accuracy of records pertaining to controlled substances, medication compounding, prepackaging, and sterile product preparation. Documents medication orders in the patient's medical record. Documents adverse drug reactions and medication variances per policy. Performs other related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy. Eligible for Georgia Licensure. + Candidate is required to be licensed in Georgia prior to official start date. + Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required within 90 days. + Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months, if directly applicable to practice specialty. + One year of hospital experience preferred; OR New graduate who is under contract through the Emory tuition program. + Preferred: PGY1 residency with skill set to advance to Clinical Pharmacist II. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30308_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EHM Specialty Pharmacy_

Job Type

_PRN / Registry_

Job Number

_167872_

Job Category

_Pharmacy_

Schedule

_8a-4:30p_

Standard Hours

_4 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $76.00/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $76.00/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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