Infusion Pharmacist - Pharm OPC Administered

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PRIMARY PURPOSE Provides pharmacy services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other medical staff by interpreting and evaluating the validity and safety of medication orders with emphasis on IV sterile compounding/Infusion specialty. Integrates core pharmacy knowledge dispensing and order review activities.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Must have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or Pharm. D degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience

• - Must have three years as a pharmacist which includes one year working in IV sterile compounding/infusion area including hazardous compounding.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• - None

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• - Must be a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas.
• - Must have completed an ACPE accredited course in IV sterile compounding. .
• - Must maintain national certifications such as Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in sterile compounding (BCSCP), oncology (BCOP), or nutrition support (BCNSP). If certification is lapsed, employee has six months to rectify for new certification period.

Required Tests for Placement

• - None

Skills or Special Abilities

• - Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
•  - Must have basic computer skills.
• - Must possess knowledge of drugs, procedure, equipment, common disease states and patient care monitoring within the assigned care areas.
• - Required appropriate pharmacy specific mathematical skills.
• - Must possess good organizational skills.
• - Must have good knowledge of USP chapters 797 and 800.

Responsibilities

• 1. Demonstrates effectiveness and efficiency in routine order preparation, review & verification by authorized prescribers for therapeutic appropriateness, duplications, side effects, effectiveness, lab monitoring, etc. Facilitates and ensures appropriate formulary use. Resolves routine prescribing, formulary or therapeutic issues.
• 2. Demonstrates accuracy & efficiency in computer entry/verification &/or preparation of medication orders/order processing/preparation including specialty orders. Ensures accurate and timely entry of medication order & processing of patient charges/credits. Promotes the use of cost-effective therapies and implements cost containment strategies such as therapeutic exchange programs.
• 3. Performs QM, QA and PI on a monthly basis as part of the nursing/pharmacy liaison responsibilities. Identifies & implements necessary changes and monitors the results of these programs to ensure continued performance improvement & area compliance. Provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage & compatibility, state & federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission standards to designated areas.
•  4. Educates and communicates effectively with patients on medication therapies to ensure that patients are informed of proper drug usage and knowledge of potential side effects.
• 5. Acts as a resource to physicians, nurses, and patients concerning questions/support related to drug distribution & drug information services in line with hospital & departmental procedures. Actively attends & participates in departmental staff meetings & staff development programs to maintain current knowledge & understanding of procedures and/or new programs.
• 6. Assists in mentoring/training/education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, technicians on individual teams and/or in area as well as new employees and other healthcare providers. Activities should include providing both practical and didactic experiences.
• 7. Documents interventions for routine resolved prescribing, formulary & therapeutic issues. Identifies & discusses adverse drug events with the care team and appropriately documents information via web-based process.
•  8. Effective in day-to-day supervision of all subordinates (or peers if performing in a lead RPh shift/area role). Provides guidance & direction to and on-site supervision of all technicians assigned to same shift/area. Ensures quality and accuracy of all activities by technicians. Assists with the selection, mentoring, and evaluation of support personnel to ensure maximum utilization of individuals while providing optimal services. Effective in professional interactions with peers & subordinates. Contributes to overall maintenance of quality & compliant pharmacy services.
•  9. Monitors the latest developments, advancements, and trends in Clinical Pharmacy & applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines that impact Pharmacy. Participates and attends local, regional, national seminars/workshops. Reads professional journals and maintains appropriate licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices and shares with peers. Promotes adherence to all laws and procedures in daily practice while also participates in the mentoring of peers. As necessary, seeks guidance with management to gain understanding or suggest improvement initiatives.
• 10. Participates in department committees and special projects as assigned in order to improve the pharmacy department services and overall efficiency in support of the goals of the department and Parkland Health & Hospital System. Suggests and implements with pharmacy leadership new processes, systems or procedures to enhance patient safety and the prevention of adverse events or errors in any step of the IV medication management process.
•  11. Maintains a positive working relationship with job related contacts such as management, health care professionals, staff, and other employees in order to improve overall pharmacy services and to ensure that all job contacts are pleasant and productive. Effective in communication of care issues and professional interactions with peers and associates.

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