Pharmacist

Job Summary:

Performance of professional functions generally associated with the practice of pharmacy in the hosptial setting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Compounding and preparing ordered pharmaceutical preparations

· Contacting and conferring physicians if there are any questions or irregularities regarding medication orders

· Preparing TPN solutions and Monitoring TPN Patients as required

· Mixing of irrigating solutions and intravenous additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood or CAL, or CACI for hazardous medications

· Shows competencies in aseptic technique, garbing and gowning, and didactic training in IV and HD preparation

· Consulting with physician and nursing staff concerning availability, form, side effects and incompatibilities of currently available drugs

· Responsible for the collection of Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement data

· Interprets prescription orders and contacts provider or insurer as indicated

· Performs medication counseling for patients as requested

· Supervises activities and checks work of pharmacy technicians

· Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelors Degree or Doctorate of Pharmacy, must meet state requirements for Pharmacist and registered by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

· Minimum of one year experience in hospital Pharmacy preferred