Requisition ID: 63577

Location: Presence St Francis Hosp

Location Address:
355 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Rotating
FLSA: N

SUMMARY



Provides accurate and timely dispensing of medications, in all forms, to meet the needs of the individual patient according to professional standards and practices. Provides drug information, as requested, to patients, staff, and physicians. Assists in coordinating and supervising the other pharmacy staff (technicians, inventory personnel, etc).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Order Processing

1. Accurately transcribes, processes, and fills all medication orders in a timely manner.

2. Compounds prescription orders accurately and efficiently.

3. Clarifies orders with prescriber as necessary.

4. Consults with nursing staff and others regarding patient specific information.

5. Plans and organizes work effectively.

B. Patient Specific Dosing - Pharmacokinetics

1. Demonstrates basic pharmacokinetic knowledge base necessary to monitor patient medication

orders for appropriate dosing based on patients age, weight, gender, etc.

2. Checks all medication orders for appropriateness in respect to age, weight, gender, etc.

3. Makes dosage recommendations, subsequent, and adjustments for renally cleared

drugs. Calls physician with recommendation and documents per protocol/guidelines.

4. Makes basic clinical decisions accurately and efficiently.

5. Maintains professional and departmental competencies.

6. Answers drug information questions.

C. Dispensing

1. Checks all medication orders precisely and efficiently, which includes label correctness,

auxiliary labels, and patient specific labels. If an error is noted, corrects technician and educates them on error. If a system error occurs, brings to the attention of a supervisor immediately.

2. Maintains/completes required dispensing records.

3. Informs appropriate staff if drug shortages occur.

4. Checks all items for placement in automated dispensing cabinets/floor stock area.

5. Checks all crash carts/drawers in a timely manner to assure sufficient supply available at all

times.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

1-3 years experience with Bachelor's degree PharmD preferred

Computer Skills

Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.



Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

State of Illinois Registered Pharmacist License

Business Unit: Presence St Francis Hospital

Job Function: Pharmacy

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability