Job Description

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision compounds and dispenses medications per physicians order; ensures the accuracy and appropriateness of prescribed medications and provides therapeutic intervention. Supervises and provides instruction to Pharmacy Technicians. Patients served include Neonate thru AdultGeriatric. SUPERVISORY

RESPONSIBILITY: This position has supervisory responsibility over Technicians and volunteers

CONDITIONS: The new hire or transfer employee will remain within this job category for a probationary period of six months. With a satisfactory criteria based performance evaluation the employee will advance to a regular status employee. If the evaluation is not satisfactory the employee will be terminated.

Qualifications :

QUALIFICATIONS: The following statements reflect the general duties responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The specific job duties may be changed by the department manager with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the position the candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D. degree. One year hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state regulations required.
• Able to demonstrate agespecific competency in knowledge skills and abilities for the appropriate patient care populations served by pharmacy personnel.
• The ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with patients physicians health system officials other health system personnel and the general public is essential.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to perform mathematical calculations required for preparing medication dosages and calculation renewal function required.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to make independent judgments regarding professional and clinical issues required. Ability to prioritize work responsibilities and meet established deadlines required.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Currently licensed as a registered Pharmacist in the State of Maryland required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Works in a clean welllighted confined environment. Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 lbs. approximately 35% of the time; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 lbs. approximately 35% of the time. Requires standing and sitting approximately 60% of the time; requires walking approximately 40% of the time; occasional ascending/descending stairs. Requires occasional bending and reaching. Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment and dispense medications. Potential for exposure to blood and/or body substances and hazardous materials requiring the observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $54.54$70.38

Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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