Davis Hospital and Medical Center

Layton, Utah, United States

Pharmacist II - Davis Hospital

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

Location: Davis Hospital & Medical Center
Posted Date: 6/2/2021

Davis Hospital and Medical Center is a 225-bed facility that opened in 1976 and has grown over the years to become a first class medical facility. By offering a broad range of healthcare services, advanced medical technology and a comfortable, convenient patient experience, Davis has become the hospital of choice for its community. The hospital's highly skilled doctors and experienced nurses keep a relentless focus on quality and constantly maintain their commitment to patient well-being and satisfaction.

Some of our area of expertise include: Emergency Services, Cardiac Care, Women's Health, Diagnostic Imaging, Rehabilitation Services, Surgical Services, and Behavioral Health.

Pharmacist

The Pharmacist fills medication orders/prescriptions, monitor patient medication therapies, counsel patients, document interventions, provide drug information, and supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of a pharmacy supervisor or director, a pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy supervisor.

The Pharmacist will enhance professional relationships with all departments, staff, and patients. Communicate effectively to promote clinical initiatives, provide patient care and education, and promote pharmacy initiatives. The Pharmacist will provide pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages: from infancy through geriatric. Maintain a professional presence throughout the hospital. Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of Steward Healthcare.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Interprets medication orders/prescriptions (verbal and written) and enters to computerized patient medication profiles accurately
  • Prepares and dispenses medications per orders/prescriptions written by licensed prescribers according to established policies and procedures
  • Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately
  • Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law
  • Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel. Verifies the activities of pharmacy technicians including medication preparation and use of Automated Dispensing Cabinets
  • Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, protocols, and national guidelines
  • Monitors drug therapy regimens for allergies, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, adverse drug reactions, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications
  • Supports the pharmacys pharmacoeconomic efforts and Antimicrobial Stewardship program
  • Provides drug information, clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
  • Documents interventions accurately and appropriately
  • Provides drug information to patients and their families
  • Assists with purchasing activities and maintenance of adequate inventory level
  • Inspects medication areas for outdated medications, proper storage of medications, proper medication administration records, and availability of reference materials
  • Accepts and completes special duties to be performed on a regular basis. Examples include controlled substance accountability, record-keeping and reconciliation; crash cart inspection; quality assurance reporting; newsletter contribution and other special projects
  • Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staffs
  • Attends and participates in departmental meetings, in-services, and quality improvement programs
  • Maintains all required training and education per department requirements.
  • Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire, and infection control. Complies with all applicable state, local and federal regulations

Requirements

  • Current license to practice Pharmacy in state and maintain all required CE
  • Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by ACPE or equivalent
  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred
  • Training and proficiency in age specific therapies for hospital patients
  • Neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric
  • Customer oriented at all times - must be diplomatic
  • Work within a diverse workforce
  • Pressure to perform in emergency situations
  • Overall decision-making responsibility
  • Constant interruptions
  • Ability to handle multiple projects

Benefits Offered

**Great Health Benefits, 401k and generous PTO

**Tuition Reimbursement

We have many plans with various deductibles, which can cover individuals or families so you can customize a plan that will work for you! Steward Health Care works with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to provide affordable health insurance for our employees in benefit eligible positions. Our Health Plans Highlights are:

  • Deductibles will not apply to services provided by a Steward provider (Tier 1).
  • Office visits copays will be $0 when a member uses a Steward Provider (Tier 1).
  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse office visits will be $0 for all In-Network providers (Tier1, Tier 2, and Tier 3).

Other Benefits provided:

  • Dental, Vision, Health Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, and more.

Steward Health Care is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Davis Hospital & Medical Center is directly or indirectly owned by an entity that proudly includes physician owners, including certain members of the hospital's medical staff.

Steward Hospitals are taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully managed environment with confidence and without fear.

Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience:

  1. Expanded hours will allow previously canceled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible.
  2. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families.
  3. Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients.
  4. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital.
  5. A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety.

You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.

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