ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interprets and enters physicians orders in computer
• Fills medication orders, aseptically compounds IV solutions and cytotoxic agents
• Accurately sets and checks medication cassettes.
• Monitors drug therapy for contraindications, incompatibilities interactions, and dosing errors including those indicative of specific age groups,
• Contacts medical and nursing personnel as appropriate;
• Provides drug information to medical and nursing personnel as required;
• Issues control-led substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and hospital policy.
• Performs inventories of CDS as required by pharmacy procedures.

• Participates in the Quality Improvement activities of the department. Such as, but not limited to:

A. Performs drug usage evaluation.

B. Monitors suspected adverse drug reactions.

C. Documents technician filling errors and dispensing errors.

• Exercise the profession of pharmacy.
• Projects a professional image, maintains level of competency.
• Complies with all applicable hospital policies, procedures and standards.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new pharmacists, technicians and other support personnel. Monitors and supervises the activities of technicians and other support personnel;
• Presents inservice education programs for physicians, nurses pharmacy staff and the community as required.
• Participates in the publishing of the pharmacy newsletter.
• Counsels patients on the proper use, side effects, precautions and storage of medication as required.
• Participates in inventory control as required (ordering, inventory maintenance and monitoring usage).
• Accurately performs monthly nursing unit inspections; attends and participates in programs, committees, and meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Currently licensed to practice Pharmacy in the State of New Jersey or eligible for licensure by examination or reciprocity. An ASHP residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy work experience is preferred.
• Pharmacy computer experience is desirable.
• Ability to logically and independently plan and organize work assignments. Interpersonal skills must be well developed.
• Should possess the initiative and ability to set and achieve high standards of performance.
• Ability to make progress on multiple assignments under time constraints.
• Must possess analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally, and in writing.
• Must have dexterity of hands and fingers in order to utilize tools, utensils, equipment, etc.
• Ability to visually perceive depth, distance, quality of work, read material, view documents, etc.
• Ability to hear inquiries from patients, physicians, clients, or staff.
• Ability to move heavy objects up to 20 lbs. in a timely manner. May be exposed to dangerous toxins or waste materials.