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Staff Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care - Multi-Specialty
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University of Connecticut
Farmington, CT (In Person)
Full-Time
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Staff Pharmacist
- Ambulatory Care
- Multi-Specialty University of Connecticut
- 4.
Licensed Pharmacist Full Job Description Additional Links:
This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefits. This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit; click here to review the current UHP Contract. This position is in salary group UHP-16; click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan. Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation. These values define UConn Health. We are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top-rated organization is looking to add a pharmacist to our growing Ambulatory Care Pharmacy team. Our areas of focus will include but not limited to: Dermatology, Neurology, Cardiology, Pulmonary and Internal Medicine. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you. At UConn Health, this class is accountable for the preparation and distribution of all medications to patient care areas and providing clinical pharmacy services to both inpatients, outpatients, physicians, and other hospital personnel. This position will work primarily in Farmington, CT with some shifts in other nearby communities we serve.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May lead/supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy residents/students and other employees of lower rank as assigned.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides prescription services to inpatients/outpatients. Checks unit dose medication for appropriate drug, dose quantity and packaging integrity Facilitates availability of first doses and specialty items Maintains adequate medication supplies; completes monthly controlled substances audits and quality assessment rounds. Maintains and enforces the documentation and security of narcotic supplies. Checks medication orders for therapeutic appropriateness Checks transcription of medication orders Updates medications on administrative records Provides pharmacokinetic monitoring of patients receiving specific drugs and ensures that serum levels are drawn. Monitors parental nutrition. Responds to emergency codes; observes for adverse drug reactions; documents all medication incident reports. Responds to stroke alert. Provides medication counseling to patients. Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and other health care professionals. Documents interventions with health care personnel related to drug therapy. Oversees deliveries to patient care floors. Compounds IV medications, including chemotherapy meds. Prepares hyper alimentation solutions. Dispenses/provides information on investigational drugs; performs drug utilization evaluations on medications. Assists in narcotic discrepancy investigation and resolution. Performs quality assurance rounds and audits as assigned; participates in patient care rounds attends departmental staff meetings, educational seminars; contributes to pharmacist continuing education seminars. Preceptors' hospital pharmacy residents; provides in service education to hospital health care. professionals Troubleshoots pharmacy technology related issues. May be clinical instructor for university undergraduate clinical pharmacy externship and pharmacy experience course, lecture students in undergraduate program. Maintains patient confidentiality. Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY
Knowledge of the principles and practices of pharmacy and pharmacology and their application to the operation of a hospital pharmacy or outpatient facility, long-term care pharmacy, home-infusion pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, and outpatient clinics Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws and regulations, including USP 797 andUSP 800, USP 795
Considerable interpersonal skills Oral and written communication skills Ability to maintain records, teaching ability. Knowledge of pharmaceutical waste management Independent decision-making, clinical judgement, and in-depth knowledge of pharmacy and therapeutics Ability to work with technical automated equipment and information systems.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
General Experience:
PharmD or bachelor's degree in pharmacy from an accredited Pharmacy program. Must possess and maintain license as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of ConnecticutPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) or more years of experience in an acute healthcare setting as a pharmacist or pharmacy residency.WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to travel within the state of Connecticut. May be exposed to hazardous materials, infectious/communicable diseases, and some disagreeable conditions.SCHEDULE
: Full time, 80 hours every two weeks, primarily Monday- Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, variable days and evenings, weekends and holidays as assigned, 30-minute unpaid meal break.