Per Diem Pharmacist; Morningside; Split Shift

Serves patients by preparing medications; giving pharmacological information to multidisciplinary health care team; monitoring patient drug therapies.

1.Dispenses medications accurately and in a timely fashion               

2.Resolves questions regarding formulary/ and non-formulary medications, knowledge of and follows policies and procedures                     

3.Provides dosing & therapeutic recommendations that take patient age/ kinetic variables based on literature                     

4.Performs clinical chart reviews on a scheduled basis            

5.Performs Patient Care Unit inspections on a scheduled and timely basis                 

6.Prepares parenteral medications using sterile aseptic technique                   

7.Maintains adequate medication supply in the Pharmacy area and informs supervisor of impending shortages                    

8.Intervenes and documents interventions to correct/ improve pharmacotherapy                   

9.Reports adverse drug events and medication errors occurring in area serviced                    

10.Takes responsibility for the operation of the assigned Pharmacy area and activities of all supportive personnel                    

11.Adheres to Hospital’s dress code                  

12.Maintains an acceptable attendance record               

13.Keeps up to date by reading and attending workshops, conferences and C.E. programs to maintain professional competency                   

14.Perform chart reviews, looking for appropriateness of drug therapy for the disease or diseases being treated as per department requirements.                    

15.Responsible for medication reconciliation as per department requirements.            

16.Performs patient education, including but not limited to, proper dose as prescribed, taking meds on time, side effects if any, interaction with other drugs patient might be taking, all as per department requirements.              

17.Completes PEAK training and educational requirements as per department and/or hospital requirements.

High School diploma or GED

Non-Bargaining Unit, BJV - Pharmacy - STL, Mount Sinai St. Luke's