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Job description
Newport News, Virginia
Hiring Range
$54.80 - $79.48/HourlyActual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Overview
Supervises and performs compounding packaging and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to prescription, physician order or floor stock request in compliance with state and federal law and regulation. Possesses the skills and ability to assess data reflective of patient status and to interpret this information and identify the patients' needs in relation to age specific requirements, and to provide care as described in accordance with state and federal law and regulation, and facility policy and procedures. Reviews, validates, monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy as well as patient specific assessment of medication orders.
What you will do
Reviews, validates, and assesses patient specific medication orders. Monitors patient profiles to assure appropriate dosage and therapy. Reviews alerts associated with verification and escalates concerns to provider or pharmacy leadership as appropriate.
Supervises and performs compounding (both sterile and non-sterile), packaging, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals according to prescription, physician order, or floor stock request in compliance with state and federal law and regulation.
Handles all aspects of pharmacy operations to include order review and validation, sterile and non-sterile compounding, controlled substance/diversion management, pharmacy automation, and all state/federal law and regulation.
Establishes an environment of safety and assures safe practices for the patient as evidenced by recognizing and implementing safe medication practices, and following policies and procedures that comply with regulatory agency regulations.
Responsible for all core clinical pharmacy programs and commitment to evidence-based patient care, to including, but not limited to IV to PO, renal/hepatic dosing, therapeutic interchange, antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, duplicate therapy, drug-drug interactions, non-formulary management and weight based dosing.
Qualifications
Education Doctoral Degree, Pharmacy (Required) or
Bachelors Degree, Pharmacy (Required)
Experience 1 year Prior pharmacy experience in area of practice related to the position (Preferred)
1 year PGY1 Residency (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities Describe the job specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential functions of this job.
Knowledge of contemporary pharmacy practice
Up-to-date knowledge on medications
Up-to-date knowledge on clinical practice guidelines related to medication therapy
Up-to-date knowledge on state and federal law and regulation and regulatory standards related to practice setting
Ability to assess patients related to medication therapy
Analytical and problem solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast past environment
Ability to prioritize work
Excellent customer service skill
Licenses and Certifications Licensed Pharmacist - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) within 30 Days(Required)
CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)
Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (Preferred)
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Worksite address
newport news, VA, 23600, US
Who can apply
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