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Summary

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of the job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change based on department needs. 

• Performs comprehensive patient medication order evaluation, check for problems with dosages, interactions, and incompatibilities
• Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
• Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes as necessary
• Assist with pharmacokinetics consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocols
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner set by medication safety pharmacist
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
• Works independently with minimal supervision; organizes and prioritizes work assignments, and ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner based on team responsibilities that are reflected by peer benchmarking and set by clinical services manager    
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel, and in person drug information requests when necessary
• Attends and successfully completes orientation, education, and training programs; reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy
• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements
• Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety
• Is punctual and dependable; reports to work as scheduled; fulfills on-call obligations per prearranged schedule; absenteeism and tardiness are within policy guidelines
• Develops working relationships with pharmacists, attending physicians, medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care team members in the Cape Fear Valley system
• Creates a sustainable rounding schedule to provide clinical pharmacy services to patients as part of the medical team Perform work within specific time frames; adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background
• Functions as a supervisor of residents, students, and co-workers
• Maintains professional development requirements set by ASHP to be a qualified preceptor
• Develops and implements quality improvement measures to improve patient care and staff efficiency
• Precepts, evaluates, and serves as a mentor to pharmacy learners including PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents and PharmD students

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity