visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Pharmacist
Company: Covenant Healthcare
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: June 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Covenant HealthCare US:MI:SAGINAW DAY SHIFT OCCASIONAL Summary:
The Staff Pharmacist demonstrates excellent customer service
performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times
consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and
Values of VNA and Covenant and the commitment to Extraordinary Care
for Every Generation. The Staff Pharmacist compounds and dispenses
medications and pharmaceutical preparations according to authorized
prescriptions. Monitors work of technicians to ensure accuracy,
conformity and timeliness of order. Consults with nursing staff,
physicians, patients and the public regarding proper medication
usage, potential side effects and adverse drug reactions. Provides
pharmacy services to patients of all ages. Performs other duties as
assigned Responsibilities: * Demonstrates commitment to unsurpassed
level of Customer Service.
* Exhibits "Extraordinary Care for Every Generation" daily.
* Sort physicians' orders received from the intake department, and
enter new orders into the computer, using home infusion specific
computer software. Current software package is CPR+.
* Clarifies with the physician or nursing staff any questionable or
incomplete orders.
* Reviews all physician orders for completeness and accuracy before
entered intothe computer and drugs are dispensed.
* Maintain an accurate perpetual inventory of Class II controlled
substances within the pharmacy department.
* Responsible for checking of controlled substances filled by a
technician before delivery.
* Supervise the mixing of all intravenous admixtures, intravenous
piggybacks and TPN's, and irrigation solutions.
* Responsible for checking of all supplies before being delivered
and the repackaging and recertificationof Hospice Boxes.
* Responsible for keeping a want book updated to maintain adequate
inventory.
* Responsible for filling or checking all outpatient prescriptions:
Both Infusion patients and Hospice-Partners in caring.
* Providing educational services to patients, nurses, physicians
and pharmacy technicians.
* Assist in Quality Assurance programs for the department.
* Provides dosing and management service for all home TPN
patients.
* Provides dosing service for all Pharmacy monitorable medications.
To wit: Vancomycin, all aminoglycosides, and any drug requiring
renal dosing.
* Provides dosing recommendations for pain control for all hospice
patients.
* Contributes to organization success targets for patient
satisfaction and net operating margin. Requirements/Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE * Must be a graduate from an accredited school
of Pharmacy, with a BS Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
* Experience with Home Infusion Pharmacy, Pharmacokinetic dosing,
Clinical management of TPN patients preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES * Must maintain a current Michigan
License as a Registered Pharmacist and a current controlled
substance license.
* Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, other staff
members, and patients using verbal and written English language
skills.
* Suitable dexterity to operate standard office equipment and able
to understand and work with a computer.
* Capability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
* Ability to problem solve effectively.
* Ability to make decisions in an appropriate manner through
analytical process.
* Demonstrate creativity and innovation to improve work processes.
Ability to handle issues and do problem solving in an effective and
timely fashion.
* Ability to consistently meet assigned deadlines for projects.
* Ability to accept and adapt to change.
* Ability to work without supervision. NOTICE REGARDING LATEX
SENSITIVITY IN APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT. It has been determined
that Covenant HealthCare cannot provide a latex safe or latex free
work environment at any of its facilities. Unfortunately, that
means that any individual, including an applicant or an employee,
is likely to be exposed to latex while on Covenant's premises.
Therefore, latex tolerance is considered to be an essential
function for any position with Covenant.
Keywords: Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw , visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Pharmacist, Healthcare , Saginaw, Michigan
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