Pharmacist, Remote Order Entry VA/WV, Part-Time, Weekends, Work from Home

Bachelor?s degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy

Three (3) years hospital experience preferred...

System experience with Meditech and Paragon, preferred

Appropriate state licensure ? Virginia and/or West Virginia.

Organization ? proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages workload

Communication ? communicates clearly and concisely in a way that promotes a cooperative work environment

Leadership ? guides individuals in department if needed and handles facility issues in absence of management

Customer Orientation ? establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations
Interpersonal Skills ? able to work effectively with other employees, supervisors and external parties

Policies and Procedures ? articulates knowledge and understanding of department and client facility policies, procedures and systems

Administrative Skills ? answer telephones, research information, utilize drug resources

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires prolonged sitting and some bending, stooping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Requires lifting papers or boxes up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work is performed in an office environment and involves frequent contact with staff and the public.

Job Summary:

The ROE Pharmacist is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. The ROE pharmacist shall use the medication process to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with client hospital and ROE policies, protocols and procedures.

General Responsibilities:

Assists in the orientation and training of the ROE pharmacists

Follows all policies and procedures of the ROE unit

Provide patient care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy

Be of service to patients, physicians, nurses and other pharmacists

Maintain and improve job knowledge, skills and competence

Perform duties in accordance with specific standards of care as evidenced by completion of competency skills checklist

Articulate daily activities that support continuous quality improvement of patient care

Accurately enter orders in the computer in a timely manner

Support and assist in meeting overall goals both operationally for order entry in addition to the clinical programs, including, but not limited to therapeutic interchanges set forth by LifePoint

Follows facility procedures when non-formulary drugs, target drugs, restricted drugs and investigational drugs are ordered
Demonstrate proficiency in computer order entry and related computer functions
Screen for drug interactions, allergies, order duplications, appropriate diagnosis, renal and liver function prior to order entry

Assure facility queues are addressed in a timely manner

Investigate, report, and document adverse drug events and medication incidents

Facilitate dissemination of drug information in a timely manner to achieve high quality, cost effective, positive therapeutic outcomes when consulted

Review and interpret all physician orders received, using the patient profile

Monitor for incompatibilities, concentration and rate on intravenous drugs

Participate in the maintenance of continuous quality improvement program
Document clinical interventions and follow-up when indicated

Assess orders for age-specific appropriateness from neonatal through geriatric

Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the ROE Director or Corporate Director of Pharmacy Services, in accordance with established policies and requirements of accrediting bodies

Practice and adhere to ?Code of Conduct? philosophy and ?Mission and Value Statement?

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