Staff Pharmacist (PRN) - Infectious Diseases
Washington University in St. Louis · US
Position Summary Position accurately prepares and labels medications ensuring proper technique and supplies are utilized in the preparation of IV admixtures;...
Job description
Position Summary Position accurately prepares and labels medications ensuring proper technique and supplies are utilized in the preparation of IV admixtures; supervises technicians and pharmacy students. Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Prepares/labels medications accurately ensuring proper technique/supplies are utilized in preparation of IV admixtures. Reviews medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy, safety and clinical appropriateness and processes these orders. Orders/receives investigational drugs and maintains accountability for division. Checks all work performed by technicians/students and checks all prescriptions/medication orders before dispensing. Provides current drug-related information to physicians/staff from most reliable sources available. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, securing/renewing licenses and registrations as required. Provides physicians/staff/patients with appropriate information concerning therapeutic actions, interactions, adverse effects and formulary status of medications. Participates in continuing education programs and pharmacy-related programs as required for license renewals and to maintain upda...