Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

　　Department: Pharmacy - Oncology

　　Position is located: Lafayette Building

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Hours Per Week: 40.00

　　Work Schedule: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM

　　Summary:

　　Responsible for verifying, filling and dispensing medication orders including the proper handling, usage, monitoring and storage of drugs in the pharmacy. Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Acts as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug-related information and literature. Serves as a preceptor to students, new hires and residents and supervises and directs support personnel. Other duties as assigned.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Self-directed with minimal need of supervision

　　Supervised activities of technicians

　　Willing to assist in managing emergent shortfalls of staff

　　Willing to assist in coverage for outreach facilities

　　Participates and leads training/orientation of new pharmacists

　　Participates in precepting pharmacy students and residents

　　Participates in orientation of other medical professionals

　　Participated in patient counseling where applicable

　　Proactive in identifying problems and solutions in patient care

　　Provides drug information for physicians, nurses and patients

　　Provides pharmacokinetic drug consults

　　Consults with physicians and other health professionals ensuring appropriateness of medication orders.

　　Appropriate use of clinical decision support rules

　　Performs pharmacotherapy-related interventions to optimize patient care

　　Interprets and reviews medication orders, maintaining patient profiles

　　Treats patients of all age groups and is knowledgeable about developmental needs over the age span and where appropriate, incorporate findings into individualized care planning and is knowledgeable about use of age related equipment.

　　Knowledgeable in compounding IV's, topical/oral compounds and high risk compounds

　　Participates in audit/surveillance programs

　　Participate in codes on units

　　Assists with data collections for Quality Indicators

　　Report Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)

　　Auto substitution as per policy

　　Monitors handling, storage and distribution of all medications and chemicals

　　Responsible for accurate fill of patient medications

　　Working knowledge of medication order entry and information retrieval

　　Complete working knowledge of Information Services

　　Performs medication reconciliation of patient's home medications

　　Participates in improving CMS quality indicators for pneumonia, heart failure and MI

　　Complete I-Care annually

　　Score: 5=Completed on Time

　　1=Not completed on Time

　　Non-formulary medications obtained as Formulary Management Policy

　　Identifies and/or documents cost savings initiatives

　　Identify trends in inventory utilization by monitoring resources and maintain basic supply levels

　　Completes at least 15 CEU's annually

　　Score: 5=30 or more CE's annually

　　4=25-29 CE's annually

　　3=15-24 CE's annually

　　1=<15 CE's annually

　　Maintains knowledge base by participating in at least 6 pharmacy staff inservices

　　Committees participation

　　Projects areas of interest manager

　　Professional affiliations organizations

　　Other Information:

　　Competencies and Skills

　　Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

　　Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

　　Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

　　Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

　　Credentials

　　Required Registered PharmacistEducation

　　Required Bachelor's DegreeWorking Conditions

　　Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

　　Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

　　Prolonged periods of sitting.

　　Prolonged periods of walking.

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