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Baptist Health lists this Pharmacist I - PRN opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Experience Required
n1 - 3 years
nMinimum Education Required
nBachelor's Degree
nCompensation
n$7.25 / hourly
nHours Per Week
n40
nNumber Of Positions
n1
nWork Schedule and Shift Requirements
nFirst (Day)
nJob Description
nSummary
nJob Description:
nPharmacist I
nPRN I Second Shift
nHospital Pharmacy I Lexington, KY
nDepartment of Pharmacy Services of Baptist Health Lexington provides pharmaceutical services to patients across the continuum of care. These services include, but are not limited to verification of medication orders, drug distribution, sterile product preparation, hazardous drug preparation, and utilization of automated dispensing cabinets.
nDescription:
nServes as a drug information expert and resource regarding medication management.
nProvides comprehensive decentralized or pharmacy clinical services including, but not limited to, anticoagulation management/monitoring, pharmacokinetic dosing, renal dosing, and nutritional support services.
nParticipates in antimicrobial stewardship and opioid stewardship.
nProvides medication counseling to patients.
nWorks with inter-professional patient care teams to help patients with transitions to care, including=but not limited to helping prepare patients for discharge.
nServes as an active member of the inter-professional team on patient care units. Participates in unitbased huddles and activities if available. Knowledgeable in unit's metrics, goals, and works with staff on unit to help achieve goals.
nInterprets and reviews medication orders for correct drug, dosage, route, frequency, allergies, therapeutic duplication, interactions, contraindications, and potential adverse events for all ages served.
nEnsure drugs are available to patients at the time they are needed to avoid delays in therapy and promote positive patient outcome.
nOversees dispensing and reconciliation of medications including controlled substances, management of expiration dates and drug recalls.
nPerforms medication reconciliation for patients.
nProvides technician oversight and assumes the role of supervisor in routine daily activities.
nSupervises/performs production of compounded products (sterile and nonsterile, hazardous and nonhazardous) for first doses, scheduled deliveries, and batched products.
nDemonstrates supervisory skills necessary to plan, organize, and direct activities in the pharmacy in a cost-effective manner.
nAssists in the orientation and training of pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents; aids in performing competencies on staff (new hire and annual) as requested by manager/director.
nActs as preceptor for both students and residents as applicable
nMaintains knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations regarding pharmacy practice as well as
nknowledge of all applicable accrediting bodies medication management standards (e.g., the Joint Commission, HFAP, etc.).
nEffectively utilizes pharmaceutical references.
nPromotes formulary therapies to the medical staff, contacting providers with alternatives and using knowledge of medication formulary, current interchanges, and non-formulary medication processes to make appropriate recommendations.
nRequirements:
nBachelor's Degree Pharmacy.
nKentucky Board of Pharmacy license in good standing as applicable to practice site.
n1-3 years related work experience or completion of ASHP accredited pharmacy residency program preferred.
nMust obtain ACLS (if required to attend codes) within 6 months.
nBenefits:
nPreventive Plan
nRetirement Plans
nFlimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.
nWork Experience
nEducation
nIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
nBaptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
n"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.
nNOTICE OF NONDISCRIMATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO SERVICES
nPersons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Baptist Health facilities by using the Kentucky Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). For voice to TDD, call . For TDD to voice, call ."
nJob Type
nFull time
nBenefits Offered
nNot specified
nVeteran Preference
nNo
nPlace of Work
nOn-site
nRequisition ID
nR
Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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