Job Number:
31937
Location:
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Street Address:
417 W 3rd Ave
City, State:
Albany, Georgia
Zip Code:
31701
Department:
PPMH PHARMACY
Shift:
First Shift
Job Type:
Full time
Posted Date:
2025-06-03
Job Description Summary:
Description:
Job Summary:
Responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care to include safe and appropriate use, managing selected drug therapies, and the dispensing, compounding, labeling, and storage of pharmaceuticals. Also participates in the education of patients, nurses and Physicians. Staff pharmacists are responsible for management of daily workflow to include supervision; training and validation of all work performed by Pharmacy Technicians, Clerks, Intern Pharmacists, and newly hired Pharmacists
TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT USE:
- Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
- Understands equipment operation.
- Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems.
- Uses technology to increase productivity. Adapts to new technology
PHARMACY SKILLS TOOLBOX:
- Develops and shows competency on the following skills to perform daily pharmacist functions. Other skills may be added as additional clinical services are developed.
- Order Processing/Profile Review-includes assessment for safety, efficacy, appropriateness and accuracy.
- Pharmacokinetics.
- Anticoagulation.
- Renal Dose Monitoring.
- Nutrition Support.
- Antibiotic Stewardship.
- Formulary Management.
CLINICAL SKILLS:
- Ensures quality of services provided in area of specialty.
- Maintains competency in clinical skills needed for area of specialty.
- Assists in clinical training for pharmacist and technical staff in area of specialty.
- Fulfills educational requirements and keeps current with knowledge in area of specialty.
Additional Duties
- Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
- Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
- Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
- Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
- Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills.
- Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Education:
- Higher Degree in B.S. Pharmacy (5 year degree) or Pharm.D. (6 year degree) Required
- Master's Degree in Business or Healthcare Related - Preferred
- Other Degree in ASHP Accredited PGY1 or PGY2 Residency - Preferred
Work experience:
- 1 years Hospital Pharmacy - Preferred
- 1 years SHP Accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program(s) - Preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Relations
- Mathematical
- Analytical
- Grammar - Spelling
- Read - Comprehend Written Instructions
- Follow Verbal Instructions Transcription
- Mechanical
- Basic Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- General Clerical Skills
Licenses, Certifications & Required Training:
- RPH - Registered Pharmacist - Required
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