About this opportunity
Excela Health lists this PHARMACIST opportunity in unity twp, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
n$10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE
nJob Summary
nThe Pharmacist provides clinical support and distribution services in coordination with physicians, nurses, and ancillary personnel in delivering quality and cost effective drug therapy to patients. This position assumes responsibility for problem solving, teaching, and systems control. This position leads daily activities of the technical and student staff.
nEssential Job Functions
nnnAccurately profile medication orders meeting all Pharmacy policy and procedure requirements.
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nnReview patient allergy information, duplicate therapy, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, and medication dosage appropriateness.
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nnConsult with Physicians, Nursing, and other healthcare professionals to resolve order discrepancies.
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nnProfile medication orders completely and accurately.
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nnAccurately dispense unit dose tablets, capsules, and liquids, topical, optic and ophthalmic preparations to ensure that all patients receive accurate, appropriate, and timely drug therapy.
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nnEnsure that all medications are reviewed for appropriateness prior to dispensing.
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nnOperational responsibility to provide a productive department workflow and efficient medication order turnover rate.
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nnCompound or supervise the compounding of extemporaneous medications.
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nnAccurately check all medications prepared by the Pharmacy Technician or Student prior to dispensing.
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nnCompound and dispense injectable medications to ensure that all patients receive accurate, appropriate and timely drug therapy.
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nnAseptically prepare and/or supervise the preparation of injectable medications and chemotherapy solutions according to USP 797 standards.
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nnAccurately document and maintain necessary records.
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nnPerform various clinical functions such as pharmacokinetic monitoring and dosing, renal dosing of medication, therapeutic interchange, intravenous to Oral Dosing Conversion, Coumadin dosing program (Inpatient/Outpatient), Collaborative Care Rounding, drug monitoring, and provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
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nnAccurately document, maintain records and perform other responsibilities for controlled substances to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
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nnPerform and maintain accurate Schedule II controlled substances inventory.
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nnMonitor usage, investigate discrepancies, and accurately dispense controlled substances within the facility.
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nnDispense prescriptions and provide service to outpatient customers as applicable
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nnMaintain prescription files according to current state requirements.
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nnWork with 3rd party payors to adjudicate prescription claims.
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nnSubmit narcotic record monthly to the state.
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nnDispense medications for bedside delivery program and counsel patients as necessary.
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nnHospice – fill prescriptions for hospice patients including kits and prescription requests
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nnStaff the outpatient pharmacy.
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nnSupport Performance Improvement Programs within the department.
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nnEnter medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and pharmacist interventions into the reporting or pharmacy system.
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nnDocument pharmacokinetic consults.
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nnEducate co-workers and the public on various drug information topics.
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nnPresent new drug topics and update drug information to co-workers at Pharmacy meetings.
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nnPresent various drug topics to nursing/medical staff as requested.
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nnCognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
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nnAchieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
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nnAbility to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nRequired Qualifications
nnnPharmD or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
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nnMust complete continuing education as required by the State Board of Pharmacy.
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nnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, and sound judgment.
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nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
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n nPreferred Qualifications
nnnHospital pharmacy experience.
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nnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required with AAI license.
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nnAuthorization to Administer Injectable Medications license from the State of Pennsylvania.
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n nLicense, Certification & Clearances
nnnCurrent licensure to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Pennsylvania or obtain within 90 days of hire.
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nnPA Act 34 Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History Clearance.
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n nSupervisory Responsibilities
nnThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
n nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work
nnnIncumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
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nnTravel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.
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n nEqual Employment Opportunity
nIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
nDisclaimer
nThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
nWork Environment
nEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
nWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEssential – Absolute Necessity.
nMarginal – Minimal Necessity.
nConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
nFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
nOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
nRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
nPhysical Condition
nEssential
nMarginal
nConstantly
nFrequently
nOccasionally
nRarely
nNever
nExtreme Heat
nX
nX
nExtreme Cold
nX
nX
nHeights
nX
nX
nConfined Spaces
nX
nX
nExtreme Noise(>85dB)
nX
nX
nMechanical Hazards
nX
nX
nUse of Vibrating Tools
nX
nX
nOperates Vehicle
nX
nX
nOperates Heavy Equipment
nX
nX
nUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices
nX
nX
nRotates All Shifts
nX
nX
n8 Hours Shifts
nX
nX
n10-12 Hours Shifts
nX
nX
nOn-Call
nX
nX
nOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
nX
nX
nTravel Between Sites
nX
nX
nDirect Patient Care
nX
nX
nRespirator Protective Equipment
nX
nX
nEye Protection
nX
nX
nHead Protection (hard hat)
nX
nX
nHearing Protection
nX
nX
nHand Protection
nX
nX
nFeet, Toe Protection
nX
nX
nBody Protection
nX
nX
nLatex Exposure
nX
nX
nSolvent Exposure
nX
nX
nPaint (direct use) Exposure
nX
nX
nDust (sanding) Exposure
nX
nX
nEthylene Oxide Exposure
nX
nX
nCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
nX
nX
nBlood/Body Fluid Exposure
nX
nX
nChemicals (direct use) Exposure
nX
nX
nMist Exposure
nX
nX
nWax Stripper (direct use)
nX
nX
nNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
nX
nX
nIonizing Radiation Exposure
nX
nX
nLaser Exposure
nX
nX
nPhysical Demands
nWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEssential – Absolute Necessity.
nMarginal – Minimal Necessity.
nConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
nFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
nOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
nRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
nPhysical Condition
nEssential
nMarginal
nConstantly
nFrequently
nOccasionally
nRarely
nNever
nBending (Stooping)
nX
nX
nSitting
nX
nX
nWalking
nX
nX
nClimbing Stairs
nX
nX
nClimbing Ladders
nX
nX
nStanding
nX
nX
nKneeling
nX
nX
nSquatting (Crouching)
nX
nX
nTwisting/Turning
nX
nX
nKeyboard/Computer Operation
nX
nX
nGross Grasp
nX
nX
nFine Finger Manipulation
nX
nX
nHand/Arm Coordination
nX
nX
nPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
nX
nX
nCarry
nX
nX
nTransfer/Push/Pull Patients
nX
nX
nSeeing Near w/Acuity
nX
nX
nFeeling (Sensation)
nX
nX
nColor Vision
nX
nX
nHearing Clearly
nX
nX
nPulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
nX
nX
nReaching Above Shoulder Level
nX
nX
nReaching Forward
nX
nX
nLifting Floor to Knuckle
nX
n10-19
n20-29
n30-49
50
Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
nX
n10-19
n20-29
n30-49
50
Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder
nX
n10-19
n20-29
n30-49
50
Lifting Shoulder to Overhead
nX
n10-19
n20-29
n30-49
50
When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
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