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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only ):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
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Department:
ICE | PTSL Inpatient Mid Shift IP
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
A pharmacist I works under minimal supervision to assess, prepare, dispense and assist in coordinating all day-to-day dispensing functions of the pharmacy in a timely and accurate manner. The pharmacist will use their knowledge, skills and clinical judgment through reviewing orders to ensure safe and effective medication therapy.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualification:
Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure by the State of Arkansas.
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy plus 1 year of experience working as a pharmacist (or pharmacy intern) in a retail or hospital setting.
Preferred Qualification:
Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm D. 2 years of applicable pharmacy experience
Additional Information:
Additional Information:
Medication Dispensing/Supporting Patient Care
Prepares medications for dispensing by reviewing and interpreting prescriber’s orders and detecting appropriateness of therapy, medication interactions, allergies, and other vital safety prescribing information
Verifies prescriber’s orders once assessed and deemed appropriate/safe
Communicates with providers for clarification and correction of orders, labs, etc. as needed
Reviews and monitors drug therapies and advises/enters interventions
Expedites STAT order verification, preparation, and delivery
Answers/Receives phone calls in a timely manner
Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling (patient specific and auxiliary/cautionary labels) medications
Prepares and compounds extemporaneous products
Verifies and inspects technician/student preparation and labeling of medications prior to dispensing
Documents interventions as necessary for communication among staff
Inspects inventory for expiration dates prior to dispensing
Communicates and corrects technician/student mistakes in a timely manner
Troubleshoots and corrects drug delivery and equipment issues as needed
Process and dispense investigational medications
Assists prescribers with order entry
Serves patients and healthcare professionals through providing educational information and answering questions
Maintains records for controlled substances and removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory
Counsels patients on drug therapies
Completes nursing unit inspection in a timely manner as assigned
Completes crash cart and ad hoc ‘kit’ preparation and verification in a timely manner
Develops staff’s pharmacological and operational knowledge by demonstrating and actively participating in training of pharmacy staff, students, residents, interns, externs, and health care professionals
Contributes and works as a team to accomplish results
Completes pharmacy operational requirements by prioritizing and directing technician and student workflow, i.e. customers at window, labels/orders, pyxis stock outs, cart fills, pyxis delivery, stocking, returns, etc.
Floor Pharmacist: Completes assignments/duties per their Clinical Supervisor; Provide staffing support as needed
Preparation of Parenteral Medications
Prepares sterile admixtures using proper aseptic technique.
Prepares chemotherapy according to departmental policies and procedures
Prepares total parenteral nutrition (TPN) according to departmental policies and procedures
Verifies and inspects technician/student preparation and labeling of medications prior to dispensing
Inspects products used for compounding for expiration dating prior to dispensing
Assembles products for the preparation of parenteral medication
Maintains clean work surfaces, hoods, and classified spaces by using proper techniques and following policies and procedures
Troubleshoots, cleans, and maintains equipment as necessary
Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Adheres to UAMS patient safety plan
Attends safety huddle as assigned
Promotes a safe working environment
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control protocols
Contribute to patient safety by participating in safe work practices and providing input on safety concerns
Participates in emergency situations, i.e. Code Blue, Code Pink, Code Green, etc.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Institutional/Professional Standards
Contributes their best effort to accomplish common goals
Works as an effective team member with all employees, colleagues, patients, and guests
Maintains professional behavior and mutual respect toward all employees, colleagues, patients, and guests
Adheres to UAMS Code of Conduct
Adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures
Adheres to institutional and departmental dress code
Protect confidential information
Process Improvement
Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, the food and drug administration and other regulatory standards
Adopts and participates in optimizing procedures practices to improve work processes, enhance guest satisfaction and reduce wastes and costs.
Recommends and participates in improving processes to optimize efficiency, safety, and related workflow/workload
Participates in institutional and departmental surveys for process assessment and improvement
Partake in performance evaluations
Professional Growth
Fulfills lead pharmacist duties as assigned
Maintains knowledge of the hospital pharmacy through continuing education
Maintains knowledge of existing and new legislation, laws, regulations, and advises management on needed actions
Seeks opportunities to grow professionally through opportunities for advancement, i.e. certifications, etc.
Assists/leads departmental projects to attain departmental goals or optimize workflow
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes