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Technologist / Pediatrics Job in Richmond, Virginia / Hospital |
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Description Standard Qualifications: Chippenham Hospital , a 466-bed acute care facility, is located on the Southside of Richmond, a short drive from the beautiful, outdoor Stony Point Fashion Park, offering an abundance of shops, restaurants, and even a dine-in movie theater. Chippenham Hospital is a Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) facility, who ranks 63 rd on Fortune's 100 , and is one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S, where healthcare employment opportunities are almost endless! The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Certified Chest Pain Center and a Level II Trauma Center, which means we provide fast, skilled care in life's most difficult moments. Primary Function: Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose Applies approved protocols and suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients Assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership. Assist with the antimicrobial management and other clinical programs Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely. Responsible for mentoring and education as well as ongoing analysis of interventions to Support and participate in the goals of the organization's quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives. Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility Has knowledge of the patient population they serve and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team Compliant with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team. Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions. Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned Train and participate with Code Teams as assigned. Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate. Maintain and audit appropriate controlled substance records Comply with all regulatory standards Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively Act as supervisor in charge as assigned Participate in the continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical) Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs Perform other duties as assigned Practice and adhere to the " Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement" * Some information such as the email and phone number are hidden unless you are registered and logged-in
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