JOB TITLE: Pharmacist
EMPLOYER: Twelfth One, LLC dba Aspen Infusion
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
REPORTS TO: Director of Pharmacy
**Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus: We are offering a sign-on bonus for highly qualified candidates. Details to be provided upon further discussion.
SUMMARY: Provides pharmaceutical care services by dispensing medication, monitoring patients’ drug therapies, and providing consultation to medical and nursing staff; responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Exercises sound professional judgement in assuming responsibility for the medication use process and for patient outcomes, following pre-established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Oversees the efficient dispensing, processing, and recording of prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, and/or other authorized healthcare providers.
- Communicates with providers to influence optimal drug therapy in accordance with approved protocols and current practice.
- Monitors patients’ drug therapy and provides drug information to patients and healthcare providers.
- Oversees and directs pharmacy technical staff in the execution of technical functions.
- Based on an understanding of patient variables, including but not limited to age, sex, and other physical characteristics, monitors the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned.
- Screens medication orders for correctness, incompatibilities, and contraindications; communicates problems to patients, nursing staff, and/or physicians.
- Maintains awareness of medication change information, new products, and state and federal regulations.
- Confers with and assists medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients.
- Provides medication information and pharmacokinetic dosing advice.
- Ensures that the pharmacy provides the optimal drug therapy to patients as evidence by proper drug selection, dose, route, duration of therapy, and cost effectiveness.
- Ensures compliance with legal issues, including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
