Job Information
Dayton Children's Hospital Pharmacist- Outpatient in Dayton, Ohio
Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Retail PharmacySchedule:Full timeHours:40Job Details:The pharmacist oversees the daily operations within the department to ensure the safe and appropriate processing and delivery of medications to the patients. The pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and verifying medication orders and completing the final check for medication dispensing. The pharmacist monitors patient drug therapies, provides drug information, and promotes medication safety. The pharmacist supports and supervises the pharmacy technicians. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, the pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager.
This role complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration, along with other regulatory agencies.
Department Specific Job Details:
- Medication Order Review
Accurately reviews prescriptions and medication orders, checking medication for correct drug, route, dose, patient, and frequency.
Calculates dosage based on mg/kg and verifies patient allergy information prior to dispensing medications.
Intervenes with physicians when medication order is not appropriate for the patient. Documents intervention in computer system or on hardcopy of prescription
Dispenses medication safely and accurately for the patient. Appropriately labels all medications prior to dispensing.
Prioritizes orders received in pharmacy based on clinical status of the patient.
Prepares medications in a timely manner and adheres to department turnaround times for routine and STAT orders/prescriptions.
- Checks Medications Prior to Dispensing
Accurately checks medications prepared by the technician for correct drug and dosage prepared.
Checks compounded medications for accuracy and pharmaceutical appropriateness
Monitors the activities of the technician to ensure that products are prepared safely and accurately.
Ensures the work area for preparing medications is clean, disinfected, and free of unrelated supplies and equipment.
Checks medications prior to being refilled in the Pyxis Med stations.
Checks medications sent via courier for accuracy prior to initiation of delivery.
- Drug Information
Knowledgeable of the drug information resources available, including LexiComp and Micromedex.
Provides accurate drug information to health care providers when called upon.
Makes clinical decisions based on drug information provided.
Accesses laboratory values for specific patients to aid in dosage decisions.
Answers phone promptly and fields questions when appropriate.
Utilizes the Medication Resource Center for additional information.
- Outpatient Pharmacy
Utilizes computer system to check patient profile for drug utilization.
Demonstrates the ability to enter a prescription into computer system, check voice mail line, and update physician information.
Compounds medications using established recipes and proper 795 guidelines.
Demonstrates broad knowledge of USP 795 and FDA requirements of compounding and repackaging.
Operates the signature pad, cash register, payroll deduction and credit card machines in order to promptly serve the customer.
Has a strong understanding of DAW codes, days’ supply, origin codes, and ICD-10 codes.
Can properly re-bill previously checked out claims
Identifies opportunities through Outcomes
Understands outpatient computer system functions including: refill too soon, IVR, on order, owe procedure, auto-refill function, prior authorization processing, and texting.
Contributes to audit prevention through training and prescription audits.
Familiar with the Vaccines for Children requirements and workflow
Knowledge of how USP 800 affects nonsterile compounding and repackaging of hazardous medications.
- Non-Sterile Compounding
Demonstrates broad knowledge of USP 795
Can pass competencies demonstrating non-sterile technique
Prepares and performs the final review of non-sterile products utilizing proper techniques
Supervise non-sterile compounding personnel and ensure standard operating procedures and quality assurance procedures are followed.
- Clinical Skills
Collaborates with patient, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
Keeps up to date with current BLS modules
Attends educational programs and reads material relevant to pharmacy and health care to keep abreast of current information.
Maintains continuing pharmaceutical education requirements as mandated by the State Board of Pharmacy.
- Leadership Skills
Oversees the duties of the technicians to ensure the team is working efficiently and effectively.
Works as a liaison between departments to communicate concerns, treatment concerns for patients, and issue resolution strategies.
Communicates appropriately and effectively to support the department mission and vision
Creates and maintains processes for efficient/effective team success.
Appropriately delegates work tasks to the pharmacy team to ensure a positive work environment.
Acts as a role model for peers and team members by accepting responsibility for own behavior and performance.
Supportive of management and initiatives while providing counsel to peers having difficulty coping with change
Possesses a strong understanding of the core values and their importance to Children’s strategy and is mindful to consider them when acting or making decisions including displaying the appropriate behavior.
Collaborates with other health care professionals in a respectful manner to ultimately provide the best care for the patients and their families.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD Degree is required
Certification/Licensure:
- Rph Ohio - Registered pharmacist - Ohio State Board of Pharmacy is required
Education Requirements:
Bachelors: Pharmacy (Required)
Certification/License Requirements:
Rph Ohio - Registered pharmacist - Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.
We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!
Our values:
Safety--We make safety our first priority.
Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.
Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.
Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.
Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.
Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.
Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.
