Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY The Pharmacist provides direction and oversight regarding all aspects of routine and emergency drug acquisition, disposition, handling, storage, accountability, and administration. Review and determine appropriate drug reference material to be available for professional health care staff. Assists in training and supervision of departmental personnel. Performs clinical pharmacy functions as well as other related duties. RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain established departmental policies and procedures. Compounds, labels, and packages medication and pharmaceuticals. Advises medical and nursing staff on the use of various medications including dosage, side effects, and composition. Ensures secure storage and counts of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis. Assists in preparing required reports by compiling information. Documents clinical interventions. Checks for interactions between drugs, food/drug, allergies, and/or dosages. Acts as a drug information source for the Hospital. Shows competency in preparing LVP, PB, and TPN solutions. Shows competency in the usage of the C-2 Safe and Pyxis Medstations. Assists Hospital Staff with pharmaceutical waste disposal information. Supervises and trains pharmacy technicians on daily activities, including floor stock items. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of staff so classified. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: NYS Pharmacy Registration and License Completion of a 5/6 year