1) Supervises and performs functions involved in the drug distribution process |
a) Performs accurate and complete order entry - correct patient, drug, dose, frequency, etc. |
b) Interprets and evaluates medication and intravenous orders for allergies, appropriateness, duplication and interactions. |
c) Screens for, detects, and documents ADRs according to ARH program |
d) Supervises and checks the work of technicians (order entry, filling of orders or prescriptions, and/or unit dose cart fill) |
e) Accurately fills medication orders/prescriptions |
f) Compounds non-sterile pharmaceutical products |
g) Counsels patients concerning medications (inpatient or outpatient) |
h) Prices and bills prescriptions or medication orders |
2) Supervises and performs functions involved with the IV Admixture program |
a) Prepares and labels IV admixtures in accordance with accepted standards |
b) Screens IV preparation for compatibility |
c) Uses appropriate aseptic technique in drug preparation |
d) Uses safe and appropriate technique in chemotherapy preparation |
e) Supervises and checks the work of technicians (order entry, aseptic technique, chemotherapy preparation, etc.) |
f) Accurately fills IV orders |
g) Maintains IV Room area (appropriate cleaning, quality control checks and certifications) |
3) Makes appropriate interventions to improve patient care through effective communication |
a) Accurately and efficiently performs physician consults (kinetics, dose calculations, wound care, poly-pharmacy, etc.) |
b) Initiates interactions with physicians concerning drug therapy (recommendations, clarifications, non-formulary orders, age-specific considerations) |
c) Documents clinical interventions |
d) Assists in establishing protocols and policies and procedures for appropriate drug use. |
e) Formulates care plans and reassesses therapy as patient’s condition requires. |
f) Responds to codes/emergency situations as required |
g) Provides current and accurate drug information to patients and other healthcare professionals |
h) Provides both formal and informal educational services to patients, health care professionals, students, and community. |
4) Demonstrates the necessary skills and proficiency needed to operate the Pharmacy computers and electronic and mechanical equipment |
a) Able to print computer lists and labels for respective Pharmacy area |
b) Shows proficient skill to operate and maintain Pharmacy computers, fax machine, copy machine, cash register, etc. |
c) Maintains laminar flow hoods |
d) Maintains, updates, and retrieves departmental files such as correspondence, licenses, prescriptions, profiles, cash receipts, records of issuance, etc. |
5) Maintains appropriate record keeping and levels of medication and supply inventory |
a) Demonstrates proper distribution and documentation of controlled substances (ordering, receiving, perpetual inventory, etc.) |
b) Orders or oversees ordering of medications and supplies |
c) Maintains proper storage and distribution of floor stock and emergency drugs according to P&P |
6) Possesses the ability to assess and/or care for age groups of patients within their scope of practice |
- See age-specific competency guidelines for position and age group |
7) Additional duties |
- Serves on hospital committees as assigned |