Pharmacist
Nacogdoches Medical Center
Nacogdoches, TX
5x8 hrs

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. 

Summary:

Prepares medication, upon receipt of prescription, for use within the hospital.

Enters/verifies medication orders into pharmacy computer to establish patient drug regimes.  Purchases pharmaceuticals and stocks pharmacy and ancillary departments with medications based on par levels.  Communicates drug information with Nursing staff.  Oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications.  Checks all medications dispensed from the pharmacy.  Communicates with nursing and physicians to compliment patient care.

Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner. Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner. Fill/refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits timely and accurately. Re-package and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records. Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins. Assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing. Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas. Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications. Deliver medications to patient care areas. Attend to medication requests and phone calls. Prepare complex IV admixtures (i.e., chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures USP <797> and USP <800>. Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures. Assist in performing various duties as assigned.

Prepares medication, upon receipt of prescription, for use within the hospital.

Enters/verifies medication orders into pharmacy computer to establish patient drug regimes.  Purchases pharmaceuticals and stocks pharmacy and ancillary departments with medications based on par levels.  Communicates drug information with Nursing staff.  Oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications.  Checks all medications dispensed from the pharmacy.  Communicates with nursing and physicians to compliment patient care.

Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner. Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner. Fill/refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits timely and accurately. Re-package and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records. Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins. Assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing. Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas. Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications. Deliver medications to patient care areas. Attend to medication requests and phone calls. Prepare complex IV admixtures (i.e., chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures USP <797> and USP <800>. Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures. Assist in performing various duties as assigned.