Hybrid Pharmacist Night (Full Time, Lynchburg General Hospital, NIGHTS) at Centra Health, Inc
Centra Health, Inc · Lynchburg, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Lynchburg
The Night Pharmacist is responsible for evaluating and processing medication orders; compounding and dispensing medication; and reviewing, evaluating, recommending, and managing drug therapy. The night pharmacist provides service to multiple facilities within Centra.
Responsibilities
Evaluates medication orders for appropriate indication, dose, route, strength, dosage form, and frequency of administration in relation to the medication history and current medication orders
Utilizes pharmacy information and drug dispensing systems. Troubleshoots problems and manages system interruptions
Dispenses medication accurately and with appropriate labeling
Knowledgeable of pharmaceutical compounding. Compounds oral, topical, and intravenous products. Compounds parenteral nutrition, cancer chemotherapy, neonatal and other special products as assigned. Manufactures products using a laminar airflow hood, biological safety cabinet, compounding aseptic isolator, or clean room as assigned. Follows USP standards
Applies knowledge of clinical fundamentals. Reviews the medical record and makes appropriate recommendations for drug therapy
Makes dose recommendations after applying knowledge of pharmacokinetics
Fills outpatient prescriptions and creates required documents
Provides timely and accurate drug information to prescribers and nursing personnel
Supervises pharmacy technicians
Recognizes medication errors and controlled substance losses, files complete reports, analyzes causes, evaluates alternative strategies for avoidance, and makes recommendations for improvement
Knowledgeable of drug procurement procedures. Secures emergency supplies of medication when needed. Assures proper drug storage. Assigns appropriate beyond use dates
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy
Preferred Experience: Hospital and/or retail experience. Hospital residency (Post Graduate Year 1 - PGY 1)
Required Certifications and Licensures: Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Virginia
