Pharmacy Graduate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Must be registered as a pharmacy intern, if required by state law or Board of Pharmacy;
2. Pharm.D from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy OR; Graduate of an approved college of pharmacy or graduate of a foreign pharmacy who has obtained Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee certificate for purposes of getting required intern hours
3. The Graduate Pharmacist must obtain licensure as a registered pharmacist in the state they will provide services prior to the expiration date of the Intern License or within 100 days of hire date.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Assumes responsibility, displays appropriate use of authority and accepts accountability in the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
2. Responsible for reading, and transcribing as needed, physician's orders, preparing medications, delivering medications, and ordering and delivering drug supplies for various patientcare units within role/scope of practice.
3. Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and or management, as applicable.
4. Reads physician's orders and prepares medication for dispensing, including unique dosage forms for all patient populations.
5. Has an understanding of standard pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing and dispensing of medications.
6. Accurately enters information related to parenteral admixtures, parenteral chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, and other injectable products in computer systems.
7. Interprets and analyzes reports to replenish patient's medications in the acute care or retail pharmacy setting.
8. Takes inventory of medications or supplies to replace outdated or deteriorated medications and replace depleted inventory.
9. Assists in the preparation and recording keeping of non-sterile and sterile products, including controlled substances, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
10. Accurately prepares intravenous admixtures, including dilutions for pediatric patients, parenteral chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, other injectable preparations, and sterile irrigating solutions using aseptic technique.
11. Labels medications, supplies, and patient prescriptions appropriately.
12. Works directly with third parties to adjudicate claims and ensure appropriate patient care up when issues arise.
13. Assists with medication management therapy and pharmaceutical adherence programs.

14. Works and coordinates with unit floors in discharge patients' prescription and costs.

15. Performs arithmetic calculations for dosage determinations required in medication and solution preparations.
16. Performs initial check for medication doses for appropriateness based on weight, age, and other clinical factors.
17. Performs in accordance with departmental standards established for speed and accuracy.
18. Prepares, labels, and maintains records of prepackaged medications after determining usage patterns and prepackaging requirements.
19. Answers telephone and channels calls to appropriate individual(s).
20. Ensures that the pharmacy service areas and drug storage areas in the institution are kept clean and orderly.
21. Participates in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in staff meetings, committees, task forces and projects.
22. Assists in the education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, new pharmacists, new pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns.
23. Bases decisions made/actions on relevant, scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. Seeks assistance/credible resource when unable to perform safely and independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Requires pushing/pulling of carts weighing up to one hundred pounds and lifting of boxes containing twenty-five or more pounds of sterile fluids.
2. Work requires standing and walking for greater than eighty per cent of work schedule.
3. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials and pharmacological agents with little likelihood of harm if established health precautions are followed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Time management skills.
2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
3. Teamwork skills.

Additional Job Description:

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Monitors drug therapy of patients by participating in medical rounds or routinely evaluating the patient's medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.

2. Provides leadership and care for patients in assigned areas of responsibility; guides providers and patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.

3. Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in admission and discharge planning and patient education related to the appropriate use of medication.

4. Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.

5. Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.

6. Participates in administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities within the department.

7. Participates in medication use evaluations

8. Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.

9. Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.

10. Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e. ISMP).

11. Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.

12. Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.

13. Dispenses medications from the provider's order.

14. Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.

15. Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.

16. Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.

17. Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.

18. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

19. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.

20. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.

21. Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.

22. Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.

23. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.

24. Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.

25. Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.

26. Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.

27. Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.

28. Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Walk and stand for long periods of time

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Time management skills

2. Verbal and non-verbal communication skills

3. Teamwork skills

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West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.