After Hours Order Entry Pharmacist (7 on, 7 off; Order Entry Only)
Location: Eunice Louisiana
Description: LifePoint Hospitals is hiring After Hours Order Entry Pharmacist (7 on, 7 off; Order Entry Only) right now, this job will be placed in Louisiana. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. The After Hours Order Entry Pharmacist (position located in Eunice, LA or Minden, LA) is responsible for monitoring, evaluating and making recommendations to assure the appropriate and effective use of pharmaceuticals for patient care. The Order Entry pharmacist shall use the medication process to assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with client hospital and order entry policies, protocols and procedures. General Responsibilitie! s: Assists in the orientation and training of the order entry ! pharmacists Follows all policies and procedures of the order entry unit Provide patient care activities to ensure safe and effective drug therapy Be of service to patients, physicians, nurses and other pharmacists Maintain and improve job knowledge, skills and competence Perform duties in accordance with specific standards of care as evidenced by completion of competency skills checklist Articulate daily activities that support continuous quality improvement of patient care Prepare written or oral report at change of shift to communicate incomplete assignments and potential patient safety concerns to monitor in order to ensure continuity of medication therapy if required Demonstrate knowledge and mastery of required job functions, internal communications and operating systems Accurately enter orders in the computer in a timely manner Support and assist in meeting overall goals both operationally for order entry in addition to the clinical programs, including, but not limite! d to therapeutic interchanges set forth by LifePoint Follows facility procedures when non-formulary drugs, target drugs, restricted drugs and investigational drugs are ordered Demonstrate proficiency in computer order entry and related computer functions Screen for drug interactions, allergies, order duplications, appropriate diagnosis, renal and liver function prior to order entry Assure facility queues are addressed in a timely manner Investigate, report, and document adverse drug events and medication incidents Facilitate dissemination of drug information in a timely manner to achieve high quality, cost effective, positive therapeutic outcomes when consulted Review and interpret all physician orders received, using the patient profile Monitor for incompatibilities, concentration and rate on intravenous drugs Participate in the maintenance of continuous quality improvement program Document clinical interventions and follow-up when indicated Assess orders for age-specific ! appropriateness from neonatal through geriatric Perform other duties as! deemed necessary by the ROE Director or Corporate Director of Pharmacy Services, in accordance with established policies and requirements of accrediting bodies Practice and adhere to “Code of Conduct†philosophy and “Mission and Value Statementâ€
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This job starts available on: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 03:11:05 GMT
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