• Reviews patient drug therapy for appropriateness, toxicity, efficacy, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, and allergies.
• Works with other health care professionals to identify and resolve drug related problems.
• Reviews physician order entry for appropriateness and accuracy (CPOE).
• Recommends patient specific pharmacotherapy plan.
• Reviews processed orders for accuracy, completeness, clarity and appropriateness (e.g. renal dosing).
• Provides drug consultation (e.g. antibiotic dosing) per physician order and request.
• Participate in departmental Medication Usage Evaluation program and CQI programs as requested.
• Information resource on drugs and drug therapy to patients and health care professionals.
• Documents interventions and other activities, as required by legal and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides assistance with Medication Reconciliation.
• Demonstrates ability to research drug information.

• Assesses order for problems (dose, allergies, efficacy, etc.). Resolves problems with physicians, nurses and/or others as needed.
• Ensures order is entered accurately in computer.
• Maintains all legal and department records as required.
• Verifies work of technicians and students prior to dispensing.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of and checking of I.V. syringes, small volume I.V. admixtures, TPN, LVP's, chemotherapy and miscellaneous sterile compounding.

3. Performs supervisory duties. 10%

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  Establishes priorities that are reflected in meeting the needs of the patients, department and staff on a day-to-day basis with awareness of changing needs and demands, changing work assignments when necessary.
• Assists with technician evaluations as requested.
• Supervises students and technicians.
• Participates on committees as requested.
• Acts as direct supervisor when necessary.

4. Assists with education needs 5%

1. Assists with orientation and training of new employees, students and residents. .

2. Conducts in-services on request.

3. Participates in development and attainment of departmental goals and objectives.

4. Assists with development of departmental policies and procedures.

5. Provides and document patient/family medication regimen education, nursing education, and staff education/development.

6. Assists with QA's, DUE's, drug reviews and formulary reviews as needed.

1. Provides documentation of continuing education with copy of annual license renewal.

2. Meets competency standards and demonstrates age specific competencies.

3. Use knowledge to meet patient, departmental, and hospital needs.

4. Possess ability to cover all areas of Pharmacy Services and responsibilities including certification in IV admixture.

5. Attends departmental meetings and continuing education programs.

6. Complies with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations, policies and procedures.

6. Performs other work duties as assigned. 5%

Total = 100%

• Current active licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Missouri.
• Hospital experience is preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• BS or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Excellent communication skills