Hybrid Pharmacist Night (Full Time, Lynchburg General Hospital, NIGHTS) chez Centra Health, Inc

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

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