Job Description

Manufactures and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical products using standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and other qualified prescribers. Assures the accurate completion of all clinical preparations. Reviews written prescriptions for accuracy and completeness. Maintains records and statistics as required. Adheres to required regulations and established pharmacy policy and procedures governing inpatient pharmacy services.

Job Responsibility

* Dispenses medications to inpatient in accordance with established policy and procedures. Documents non-formulary drug approvals, restricted drug approvals and unusual medication orders. Receives medication orders and reviews the order for completeness, interactions, and incompatibilities/inconsistencies. Consults with prescriber for discrepancies. Reports prescription discrepancies to the Director and documents unusual medication orders in the intervention log. Follows-up on problems until resolution. Dispenses medications. Ensures dispensed medications are labeled. Initiates computer generated label. Maintains records/statistics, as required. * Compounds intravenous Admixtures. Uses aseptic technique in the preparation of intravenous admixtures. Uses knowledge of parenteral incompatibilities and an ability to determine when an incompatibility occurs. Compounds parenteral mixtures. Prepares labels for admixtures dispensed. Initials the original order and label for each admixture dispensed. Maintains records and statistics, as required. * Dispenses Controlled Substances. Dispenses controlled medications for inpatients. Maintains each record utilized when dispensing controlled drugs, ensuring the appropriate, completed documentation as per required regulations. Notifies the management of any discrepancies noted in the controlled drug inventory. * Maintains medications and supplies. Checks inventory. Orders medications and supplies. Receives and checks medications and supplies for accuracy. Notifies management of any discrepancies. Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

 

Job Qualification

Bachelor's of Science Degree from an accredited college or university. Currently licensed and registered as a Pharmacist in the State of New York. Completion of a one (1) year Pharmacy internship. Previous Hospital experience, preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
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