Pharmacist
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Alma
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary This position screens physician orders to ensure the
correct medications are given to individual patients that range in
age from birth to 100+ years assuring that the most correct drug
and dose is prescribed, dispensed, administered and properly
monitored. Screens orders for proper drug/dosage, drug interaction,
adverse reactions, allergies, and contraindications. Researches and
answers drug information questions and provides various clinical
pharmacy services.
(30%)* Receives and reviews all prescriptions for correctness and
appropriateness and dispenses the most appropriate medications for
individual patients. (30%)* Supervises the preparation of
intravenous admixtures and parenteral products. (30%)* Responsible
for the pharmacy workflow and leadership on their shift and
communication between shifts. Follows up on problems during the
course of the daily shift. (10%)* Participates in patient care
rounds with nursing, physicians, dietitians, social workers and
other health professionals to provide multidisciplinary approach to
the care of each patient, as applies to the specific affiliate
where pharmacist works. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides
and documents drug information to healthcare professionals and
patients. Assists in the maintenance of the hospital formulary by
intervening on non-formulary orders and helps with the maintenance
of the pharmacy inventory. Recommends antibiotics, when to switch
patients to oral therapy and advises on duplicate therapies.
Involved in teaching of patients, students, or other healthcare
professionals, i.e., discharge counseling, in-services, and hands
on teaching of students. Also involved in the training of new
pharmacists and pharmacy interns and residents. Assists in
formulating new/revised pharmacy policies and procedures through
actual revision or participation in performance improvement teams.
Doses patients on any medications provided by the kinetics service
and follows kinetic policies and procedures. Manages dosing of
renally eliminated drugs and TPN. Compounds IV and piggyback
medications, TPNs, and narcotic drips. Makes all biohazard IVs,
including IVIG/Gammagard, Remicade, etc. using aseptic technique
and universal precautions. Follows USP 797 guidelines. Other duties
as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS: Controlled
Substance required. State of Michigan Pharmacist required. Bachelor
Degree required, completion of a 6 year Pharm. D. degree and one to
three years' experience working in a hospital or medical center
pharmacy setting is preferred. Annual completion of 15 hours of
continued education required. Basic knowledge of personal computer
needed to enter prescription information. Organizational skills
needed to prioritize multiple tasks. Interpersonal skills needed to
communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact
with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a
clear and understanding manner. MidMichigan Health is a technology
driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in
Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in
further learning opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health.
Completion of a 6 year Pharm. D. degree preferred. One (1) to three
(3) years' experience working in a hospital or medical center
pharmacy setting preferred. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations,
including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief
and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes
latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your
position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an
assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the
job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing
is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently
required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require
frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially
infectious material. Must follow MidMichigan Health bloodborne
pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple
tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and
predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity
is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and
feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to
frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to
occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 11-20 lbs.,
frequently (34-66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or
Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Flint , Pharmacist, Healthcare , Alma, Michigan
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