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Under the direction of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacist before registrations ensures the effective, safe and economical use of drugs through the professional application of hospital pharmacy skills and knowledge and serves as a resource for drug information to other health and medical professionals. Supervises and monitors the non-professional duties of technicians including the organization of daily duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Monitors patient drug therapy through computerized profile for interactions, duplications, allergies, incompatibilities, therapeutic ranges and adverse drug reactions and communicate verbally and in writing with medical and nursing staff to ensure appropriate drug therapy.

Interprets, reviews and intervenes with physician orders concerning drug therapy, dispenses medications, mixes parenteral solutions, and provides pharmacy products and drugs for hospital, clinic, and outpatient departments. Contacts and confers with physician if there are any questions or irregularities about drug orders or related matters. Consults and advises physicians concerning drug warning, incompatibilities, and/or contradictions of drugs or other pharmaceuticals. Thoughtfully makes appropriate judgements, evaluates all relevant data to make the most informed conclusion, and consults with other pharmacists on duty in matters of uncertainty. Uses aseptic techniques when necessary and maintains work area in an organized, sanitary and neat approach. Manufactures and compounds drugs and drug dosages as needed and maintains appropriate records and labels.

Serves as a resource and educator on drug therapy for patients, patient family, medical staff, physicians, nurses and pharmacy technicians, as required. Performs in-services, updates publication supplements, teaches tech school, and completes other special projects as needed. Clearly explains information to concerned parties about availability, form, side effects and incompatibilities of new and currently used drugs. Provides new team member orientation and training as required. Evaluates appropriate use of drugs through participation in drug use evaluations, evaluates new drugs for P & T Committee, and develops and implements drug use guidelines, target drug programs and P & T guidelines.

Supervises and monitors the non-professional duties of technicians including the organization of daily duties in dispensing, IVs or patient care function, and the use of auxiliary team members in the most cost-effective manner in view of the overall department workflow. Monitors and reviews the work of subordinates to ensure compliance with all professional standards and departmental policies and procedures. Helps all auxiliary team members as time allows and as requested, responding to changing workloads as necessary to use time in the most effective way. Regularly accepts more work during period of low patient activity, coordinates projects, and consistently demonstrates a willingness to help on work that needs to be completed. Reports any incomplete assignments to ensure continuity of med prep, distribution and completion of work left incomplete by previous shift.

Helps in inventory, purchasing and quality control of drugs and products and ensures proper charging-crediting of pharmacy product accounts. Attends to the inventory of pharmacy stock on a regular basis interacting with pharmacy purchase technician as required to maintain an inventory level that is adequate for patient needs. Consistently watches over inventory to ensure that drugs which are outdated and/or have lost potency are removed from stock and recorded properly. Regularly conducts nursing station inspections to ensure proper storage and expiration monitoring. Consistently maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other drugs as required by law. Monitors and manages pharmacy technicians in their assigned areas.

Serves as representative for the pharmacy on hospital or clinic committee meetings. Functions effectively as a contributing member of inter- and intra- departmental committees and provides accurate and timely information back to pharmacy management. Participates as requested or on a volunteer basis on pharmacy committee awareness programs.

Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous manner.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Ability to supervise technical/clerical staff as appropriate to perform necessary tasks to ensure appropriate delivery of drug therapy.

Consistently demonstrates the ability to keep up with patient workload and accountable for the completion of all assigned work procedures during the shift without interference to the quality of work performed.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

- Tuition Reimbursement

- PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

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About Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

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