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Prioritize the workload and organize the workflow of pharmacy technical personnel on the night shift, taking into account available resources.
Follow departmental procedures for checking the accuracy of the pharmacy technical l personnel in assigned areas.
May conduct in-service programs for medical, pharmacy and nursing staff.
May act as the liaison between pharmacy services and other departments and/or participate on committee meetings as a department representative.
Identify performance improvement opportunities and make recommendations of ways to improve clinical and distributive services.
Proactively work to improve the medication process.
Where applicable, use effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers including information on drug therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling and drug administration.
May respond to questions from patients regarding their medications.
Identify the requester's actual drug information need.
Employ a systematic, efficient, and thorough procedure of retrieving drug information.
Effectively manages pharmacy operations on the night shift in the absence of an on-site supervisor; seeks assistance from management as appropriate.
Actively participates in employee performance and competency assessment.
Coaches and counsels staff and documents as required.
Prioritize the workload and organize the workflow of pharmacy technical personnel on the night shift, taking into account available resources.
Follow departmental procedures for checking the accuracy of the pharmacy technical l personnel in assigned areas.
May conduct in-service programs for medical, pharmacy and nursing staff.
May act as the liaison between pharmacy services and other departments and/or participate on committee meetings as a department representative.
Identify performance improvement opportunities and make recommendations of ways to improve clinical and distributive services.
Proactively work to improve the medication process.
Assure the appropriateness of a medication order including age-specific and organ-specific factors, allergy checking, duplicate checking and drug interaction checking before preparing or permitting the distribution of the first dose.
Maintain the accuracy of patient profiles according to Emory Healthcares Policies and Procedures.
Utilize EMAR Summary to help with scheduling doses, avoiding duplicated doses and correctly initiating change in doses.
Prepare drug products using appropriate techniques and following the Emory Healthcares Policies and Procedures.
Dispense drug products in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Exercise skill as a team member in the management of medical emergencies by attending codes as assigned.
Ensure that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.
Recommend appropriate alternatives related to non-formulary requests and shortages/recalls.
Ensure the accuracy of records pertaining to controlled substances, medication compounding, prepackaging, and sterile product preparation.
Where applicable, use effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers including information on drug therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling and drug administration.
May respond to questions from patients regarding their medications.
Collect and organize all patient-specific information (medication work-up) needed to assure rational, safe therapy for patients on assigned areas.
This shall include prevention, detection and resolution of medication-related problems including: Kinetics Renal dosing Anticoagulation Protocols and guidelines Medication reconciliation Core measures Refer to the Identification, Prevention or Resolution of Drug Related Problems policy.
Identify the presence of medication therapy problems in patients current medication therapy; develop a plan to prevent or resolve the problem in collaboration with members of the healthcare team.
Utilize nomograms and other departmental guidelines when providing medication-related recommendations.
Document those pharmaceutical care activities which require documentation including adverse drug reactions, adverse drug events and interventions.
Write effective notes when documenting patient care in EeMR.
Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
Identify the requesters actual drug information need.
Employ a systematic, efficient, and thorough procedure of retrieving drug information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy; licensure or eligibility for licensure in Georgia.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
One year of hospital experience and PGY1 residency preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.Additional DetailsPosition is located at Emory Decatur HospitalSchedule: 7 on/7 off night shift, 9:30p to 7:30a.Connect With Us!Connect with us for general consideration!Division Emory Decatur HospitalCampus Location Decatur, GA, 30033Campus Location US-GA-DecaturDepartment DEC-PharmacyJob Type Regular Full-TimeJob Number 97412Job Category PharmacySchedule OtherStandard Hours 40 HoursEmory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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