PHARMACIST - LGH Pharmacy (FT/Variable hours)

PHARMACIST - LGH Pharmacy (FT/Variable hours) Location: Lynchburg, VA, United States Facility location: Lynchburg General Hospital Date Posted: Oct 23, 2023 Job ID: 12543 Department: LGH Pharmacy Shift: Variable hours Schedule: Full Time Partnering with you to live your best life.
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Job Description Overview The Pharmacist is responsible for evaluating and processing medication orders, compounding and dispensing medication, and reviewing evaluating recommending and managing drug therapy.
The Pharmacist at the Centra Pearson Cancer Center provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients.
This position utilizes information systems and medical records to obtain patient information and perform the appropriate clinical pharmacy functions, promotes rational drug therapy, performs patient consultations, and supports oncology clinical programs.
This position serves as a resource for medical staff.
Responsibilities Evaluates medication orders for appropriate indication, dose, route, strength, dosage form, and frequency of administration in relation to the medication history and current medication orders Utilizes pharmacy information and drug dispensing systems.
Troubleshoots problems and manages system interruptions Dispenses medication accurately and with appropriate labeling Knowledgeable of pharmaceutical compounding.
Compounds oral, topical, and intravenous products.
Compounds parenteral nutrition, cancer chemotherapy, neonatal and other special products as assigned.
Manufactures products using a laminar airflow hood, biological safety cabinet, compounding aseptic isolator, or clean room as assigned.
Follows USP standards Applies knowledge of clinical fundamentals.
Reviews the medical record and makes appropriate recommendations for drug therapy Makes dose recommendations after applying knowledge of pharmacokinetics Fills outpatient prescriptions and creates required documents Provides timely and accurate drug information to prescribers and nursing personnel Knowledgeable of drug procurement procedures.
Secures emergency supplies of medication when needed.
Assures proper drug storage.
Assigns appropriate beyond use dates Recognizes medication errors and controlled substance losses, files complete reports, analyzes causes, evaluates alternative strategies for avoidance, and makes recommendations for improvement Supervises pharmacy technicians Coaches and trains new personnel, residents, interns, and other students For pharmacist positions in Oncology, updates chemotherapy regimen and formulary Other duties as assigned Qualifications Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy Preferred Education: Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) Preferred Experience: Hospital pharmacy practice experience.
Hospital Residency (Post Graduate Year 1 - PGY1).
Oncology experience for Pharmacist positions with Oncology Required Certifications and Licensures: Licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Virginia Our care givers at Centra are the most valuable asset we have and it is our mission and commitment to build and sustain a diverse and inclusive environment.
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