Provides accurate and timely dispensing of medications, in all forms, to meet the needs of the individual patient according to professional standards and practices. Provides drug information, as requested, to patients, staff, and physicians. Assists in coordinating and supervising the other pharmacy staff (technicians, inventory personnel, etc). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Order Processing

1. Accurately transcribes, processes, and fills all medication orders in a timely manner.

2. Compounds prescription orders accurately and efficiently.

3. Clarifies orders with prescriber as necessary.

4. Consults with nursing staff and others regarding patient specific information.

5. Plans and organizes work effectively.

B. Patient Specific Dosing - Pharmacokinetics

1. Demonstrates basic pharmacokinetic knowledge necessary to monitor patient medication.

2. Checks all medication orders for appropriateness in respect to age, weight, gender, etc.

3. Makes dosage recommendations, subsequent, and adjustments for renally cleared drugs. 

4. Makes basic clinical decisions accurately and efficiently.

5. Maintains professional and departmental competencies.

6. Answers drug information questions.

C. Dispensing

1. Checks all medication orders precisely and efficiently.

2. Maintains/completes required dispensing records.

3. Informs appropriate staff if drug shortages occur.

4. Checks all items for placement in automated dispensing cabinets/floor stock area.

5. Checks all crash carts/drawers in a timely manner to assure sufficient supply.

D.   Narcotic Control

1. Fills all narcotics orders accurately and per policy and procedure.

2. Maintains accurate and complete controlled substance records.

3. Disposes of narcotics per regulations and policies.

E. Quality Assurance

1. Identifies areas where there may be deficiencies.

2. Reports and/or completes form for adverse drug reactions.

3. Reports medication errors to supervisor.

4. Participates in audits or DUE studies as assigned.

F. Supervises Technicians

1. Checks all technicians filling in accordance with hospital policy.

2. Reassigns technician duties as needed based on workload.

3. Takes the initiative to contact pharmacists/technicians if necessary. 

4. Makes sure drug orders have been placed as needed. 

Community First Medical Center offers benefits to all its full-time and part-time employees:

United Healthcare Medical PPO/HMO Plans| MetLife Dental |MetLife Vision| 6 Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off | Sick Bank l Company Paid Short-term & Long-term Disability | Company Paid Life Insurance | 401(k) | Voluntary Benefits: Hospital Indemnity & Critical Illness

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education and Experience   

• 1-3 years of hospital experience required
• Epic experience preferred 
• PharmD preferred 
• State of Illinois Registered Pharmacist License
• Ability to speak and write English to the extent necessary for safe and efficient performance of the job

Community First Medical Center is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who is committed to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion within all aspects of our organizations. We stand against and prohibit discrimination in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status