Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to all patients of Carle Foundation Hospital and affiliated health care providers.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Pharmacist License Illinois upon hire.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in focused studies and drug usage evaluations as assigned.
• Provide direct patient care by intervening as appropriate to improve prescribing, administration, and monitoring practices in the facility as related to medications.
• Represent the pharmacy on committees or work groups as assigned.
• Interpret physician medication orders and send the appropriate medication in a timely and accurate manner.
• Screen medication orders for potential interactions with other medications, diet orders, disease state, or stated allergies.
• Supervise the technicians in the preparation and dispensing of medications and parenterals.
• Make dose recommendations based on age, weight and clearance function.
• Assist in the training and orientation of all new employees as assigned.
• Provide accurate and complete accounting of all controlled substances.
• Provide Medication Therapy Management Services as defined in the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act.

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