Pharmacist

Job Title:

Pharmacist

700 Potomac St., 2nd Floor
Aurora, CO 80011

13 Weeks

Start Time: 7:30 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Note: Starting June 4 weekday shifts, 10-hour shifts (Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM 4:45 PM)

2 years

The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and, according to standard procedure, compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from the physician. Participates on 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 the activities of the Pharmacy. Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical, and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Supervises the technical support staff. Assists with clinical, quality management, and education programs. Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population (ages 65 and older).

Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital, and Medical staff. Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary. Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel. Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals. Is competent in the range of treatment needed by adult and geriatric patients.

Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift. Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports. Performs Backup Procedures correctly. Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks. Maintains aseptic techniques. Recycles product appropriately. Checks technician-prepared products prior to release. Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs. Fills orders with correct medication. Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication 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, avoiding therapeutic duplication, drug interactions, and preventable ADRs secondary to allergies. Ensures medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function, and disease state. Must have knowledge of patient population served.

Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service:

• Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate

• Interprets levels appropriately

• Modifies doses appropriately

• Writes progress notes per protocol

• Dates, times, and initials all vials for reuse

• Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte, and calorie needs

• Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation

• Clarifies controversial orders with physician

• Keeps current on new drugs

• Adds additives in the proper sequence

• Ensures syringe and vial counts match production

• Labels containers accurately, including auxiliary labels

• Completes packages with seals, wraps, etc.

• Maintains pharmacy and controlled substances security

• Informs staff of pending problems

• Keeps Director informed of workload status

• Colorado BOP License (must be attached to submission)

• BLS Certification (must be through the American Heart Association and attached to submission)

• Must have 2 years recent pharmacy experience in a hospital setting (preferred)