visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Pharmacist
Company: Covenant Healthcare
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Covenant HealthCare
US:MI:SAGINAW
DAY SHIFT
OCCASIONAL
Summary:
The Visiting Nurse Association - 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. The
Staff Pharmacist demonstrates excellent customer service and
attitudes and actions that are consistent with the standards
contained in Covenants Vision, Mission and Values and the
commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation!
Responsibilities:
* Sorts physicians' orders received from the intake department, and
enters 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 into the computer and drugs are dispensed.
* Maintains 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.
* Supervises 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 recertification of 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.
* Assisst 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.
* Must maintain a current Michigan License as a Registered
Pharmacist and a current controlled substance license.
* Experience with Home Infusion Pharmacy, Pharmacokinetic dosing,
Clinical management of TPN patients preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
* 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.
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