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Job description
Company :
nAllegheny Health Network
nJob Description :
nGENERAL OVERVIEW:
nThis job is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services in accordance with current pharmacy law and accreditation standards. Responsible for the coordination of patient services with the nursing, delivery, and reimbursement departments.
nESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnDaily monitoring, assessment, and documentation of patients' lab work and clinical status.
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nnMake recommendations for therapy changes when needed, based upon cultures and patient response to therapy.
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nnSelect best drug delivery method for new patients.
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nnDiscuss patient therapy with patient as needed.
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nnMaintain pharmacy pathways.
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nnSupervision of all Pharmacy staff including training and development of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
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nnAdmixture and dispensing of medication and parenteral solutions to patients in alternate care settings, including formula/medication calculations and dispensing records.
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nnDispense pharmaceutical supplies as appropriate to patients in alternate care settings.
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nnMaintain quality control requirements.
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nnAccurate, timely recordkeeping.
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nnDirect patient/caregiver teaching/care as appropriate for Pharmacy Services patients.
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nnDirect physician contact (i.e., patient care communications, marketing).
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nnCoordinate medication and supply deliveries to patients.
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nnProvide information regarding drugs and their safe and appropriate use to other health care providers involved in patient's/client's care.
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nnActively participate in ongoing interdisciplinary communication specific to each patient.
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nnParticipate in the Performance Improvement program.
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nnParticipate in in-service programs for other health care professionals and for the community.
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nnAttend seminars/CEU opportunities on an ongoing basis to promote growth and effective performance.
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nnThorough knowledge of and strict adherence to Allegheny Health Network Home Infusion's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
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nnPerform other duties assigned by management.
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n nQUALIFICATIONS:
nMinimum
nnnGraduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
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nnLicensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of PA at hire or sit for boards and obtain licensure within 120 days.
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nnPost-graduate residency program in clinical pharmacy services.
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nnExperience with or knowledge of admixture procedures, two years hospital or one year home care practice.
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nnSupervisory experience.
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nnProof of current automobile insurance.
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n nAdditional Employment Requirements:
nnCurrent valid driver's license.
n nDisclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
nCompliance Requirement : This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
nAs a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
nFurthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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nReq ID: J
Worksite address
pittsburgh, PA, 15289, US
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