Pharmacist (PRN)

JOB SUMMARY: Ensure safe preparation/dispensing and cost-effective (inventory control) management of the entire medication use process.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and assess medication orders.Compound and dispense medications, antineoplastic drugs, and intravenous admixtures.Ensure medications are prepared, labeled, and dispensed accurately and promptly.Understand USP 797, USP 800, and proper aseptic technique.Ensure all doses of intravenous admixtures prepared by Pharmacy Technicians are checked.Manage purchases/returns/recalls and inventory of all pharmaceutical agents and medical supplies.

Work closely with vendors to ensure receipt of the most cost-effective products.Maintain drug replacement and sample medication inventory separate from purchased inventory.Participate in drug study audits.Oversee Pharmacy Technicians.Prepare chemotherapy and intravenous medications.Perform daily hood cleaning and documentation.Maintain daily temperature logs.Conduct monthly inventory process, ensuring accurate drug count and expiration date documentation.Conduct monthly emergency drug box/crash cart inventory and expiration date check.Perform quality assurance activities as assigned.Provide drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and Team Members.

Counsel patients regarding medications.Provide orientation and training to Pharmacy Team Members.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and REGISTRATION: Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred but not required.

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy(P.D.) requiredValid Arkansas Pharmacy license EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: 2-4 years experience in IV Admixture Experience in oncology preferredKnowledge of medical terminologyBasic math skillsOrganizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of aseptic technique and USP 797 requirementsAbility and willingness to work with potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions) and sticks or cuts from needles and other sharp itemsAbility to operate a computerAbility to handle a high volume of work with acceptable speed and accuracyAbility to stand and walk for a long period of time REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies frequently, while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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