Pharmacist -PRN
Company: Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Nashville
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Pharmacist-PRN
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas Rehabilitation Hospital is a
state-of-the-art, 40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital
dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have
experienced a loss of function due to an injury or illness. We
offer intensive, patient-focused, specialized rehabilitation
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JOB SUMMARY:
The pharmacist is responsible for the dispensing of prescription
medications to hospital inpatients. - Provides information about
medications and helps patients and clinical staff understand
instructions provided by the physician. - Monitors the patient's
health and progress to assure medications are effective and safe. -
Adheres to state and federal regulations as well as Joint
Commission standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Verifies physician medication orders with accuracy and
timeliness.
Monitors and evaluates the six critical processes of medication
management; determines risk points and is an active participant
with physicians and clinical staff in continuous quality and
performance improvement.
Verifies and approves the work of Pharmacy Technician(s).
Responsible for the management and utilization of the computerized
pharmacy system.
Orders and stores medications, keeping them safe and effective.
Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness and promotes/ evaluates
rational drug therapy that improves pharmaceutical care. Performs
anticoagulant monitoring.
Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Provides information to the medical staff and administration
regarding the cost effective use of pharmaceuticals.
Works with physicians, specialists and other clinicians to
implement appropriate guidelines and protocols for drug use based
on evidence based medicine, national guidelines, and literature
based protocols.
Provides drug information to nurses, physicians, and other
pharmacists to ensure current information on drug therapy.
Provides specialized services to assist nursing and patients manage
conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, etc.
Recommends changes to drug therapy based on patient assessment.
Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy
recommendations and other clinical activities according to
department policy and procedure in order to maintain accurate and
complete patient records
Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the
Pharmacy Department.
Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
Other duties as assigned.
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-Qualifications
-Must be a graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
BS Pharm or Pharm D degree required, accredited clinical residency
preferred.
Must hold a current state license to practice pharmacy.
Two years' experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal
skills.
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