Pharmacist (NonExempt)
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY Interprets physician prescriptions and medication
orders. Acts as a drug information resource to patients, medical
staff, nursing staff and ancillary department personnel. Compounds
and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for
patient care by performing the related duties. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL
JOB FUNCTIONS Reviews prescriptions issued by physicians or other
authorized prescribers to assure accuracy and determines formulas
and ingredients needed. Compounds medications using standard
formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring and mixing
ingredients. Monitors all posting onto the patient profiles in
order that accuracy, drug allergies, drug interactions, duplicate
therapy, rational drug therapy and incompatibilities may be
realized and better patient care received. Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and
maintains a culture of safety and quality. Prepares IV admixtures
or directs department personnel engaged in preparing IV admixtures
and extemporaneous parenteral products under aseptic conditions.
Answer questions and provides information to physicians, nurses,
patients and other healthcare professionals on the appropriate use
of medications, drug interactions, side effects, dosage, storage,
etc. Endorses policies and procedures of the department and of the
hospital. Maintains established procedures concerning quality
control, security of controlled substances and disposal of
hazardous Waste. Enters data into the computer system (Pharmacy
program), such as patient, prescribed medications, cost and
maintains patient profiles and charge system. Reviews and monitors
drug therapy that requires dosing adjustments as authorized by the
physician. Provides pharmaceutical care to all ages of patients
from newborns to the elderly. Understands that there are dosage
variations between newborn, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients
and knows where to find appropriate information. Assists the
Pharmacy Director on special assignments. Assists the pharmacy
Director with responsibilities in accordance with the
organization’s mission, policy and any applicable laws.
Demonstrates ability to read, analyze and interpret pharmacy
related journals. Demonstrates ability to respond to common
inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or
members of the hospital staff. Demonstrates ability to write
articles for publication and ability to effectively present
information to management, medical staff, hospital staff and public
groups. Demonstrates ability to apply mathematical operations to
such tasks as dosage calculations, formulations of pharmaceutical
preparations and data analysis. Ensures that pharmaceutical
preparations are sterile, properly packages, labeled and store and
not outdated. Certifies the skills of the compounding staff.
Maintains air quality check records. Ensures compliance with USP.
Medium risk compounding The applicable media-fill test will be
performed and passed annually, after the initial training and
media-fill test is completed and passed. BASIC SKILLS Basic
computer skills Automated pharmacy systems, typewriters, IV Laminar
Flow Hood or the willingness to learn. EDUCATION AND WORK
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Doctorate of Pharmacy degree, Bachelor or
Science degree or equivalent Graduated from an accredited School of
Pharmacy Current pharmacist certification or licensure in the State
of Texas Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the
geriatric population obtained either in school education or
subsequent training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to communicate
effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional
languages a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to stand, sit,
walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to discern
colors.
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