PHARMACIST - INFUSION

• Reviews and interprets all physician orders for processing.
• Checks all processed orders and approves for delivery and release.
• Clarifies medication, doses, route of administration and other related information with the physician.
• Knowledgeable of age specific doses and routes of administration.
• Knowledgeable of drug/drug interaction, food/drug interaction, compatibility and stability of intravenous medications. This includes chemotherapy medications and total parenteral nutrition.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of extemporaneously compounded medications, including sterile products adhering to USP 797 & USP 800 requirements.
• Inputs patient and medication order information into pharmacy computer to facilitate medication dispensing.
• Provides concise drug information to physicians, nurses, patients and other allied health professionals.
• Knowledgeable of different drug information references and sources including websites.
• Maintains control and security of all medications.
• Supervises the activities of pharmacy support personnel related to the preparation and processing of orders and their performance.
• Performs correct calculations of doses, infusion rates and compounded ingredients.
• Accurate with dispensing of medications and entering orders into the pharmacy computer.
• Understands different legal and regulatory requirements as well as Joint Commission standards.
• Performs clinical interventions to clarify incorrect or inappropriate medication orders.
• Performs clinical interventions to optimize medication therapy, patient safety, and cost effectiveness.
• Stays current with current developments in the profession of pharmacy, new drugs and & current literature for drug therapies.
• Assists in the training and development of new infusion employees.
• Follows medication use policies and complies with drug formulary policies and procedures, including implementation of the P&T Committee approved therapeutic interchanges and non-formulary requests by prescription clarification with the provider.
• Serves as a resource to patients, caregivers, referral sources and interdisciplinary staff members concerning medications, their interactions and side effects.
• Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Reports any suspected abuse or specific threats of harm to self or another person.
• Demonstrates use of age specific principles in communicating and educating population of service.
• Consistently communicates with all patients, caregivers, customers and other personnel in a professional, compassionate, respectful and courteous manner.
• Shows respect for and supports the patient's culture, language, customs and beliefs.
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the department and responds positively to changes in workflow.
• Promotes teamwork by demonstrating willingness to assist others in meeting the needs of all individuals and collaborating effectively with the interdisciplinary team and other departments throughout the organization.
• Complies with agency infection control and safety policies.
• Completes annual competency and licensure requirements.
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns or problems to the appropriate personnel.
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by Unit Director or Lead Pharmacist.
• Consistently maintains a professional appearance.
• Maintains Aultman standards of confidentiality, including the HIPAA Privacy Rule.
• Participates in the Homecare and Infusion program's quality assessment/performance improvement process.
• Participates in regular department meetings.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from a college or a university accredited by the American Association of College of Pharmacy.
• Has a current license as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Ohio.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written/telephone communication skills; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to stimulate new ideas.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License
• Must have own transportation and provide proof of current liability insurance
• Above average word processing and data entry skills. 
• Applicable background checks must be passed.
• Frequent interactions and communications with patients and patient’s family members is expected.
• Prior experience in infusion pharmacy, retail pharmacy, nursing home pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy is preferred but not required.