Job Description

Responsibilities

Accurately interprets physician orders; including dosing, allergies, interactions and patient profile review.

Accurately dispenses medications at the campus/ area assigned in a timely manner, in the appropriate quantities, using the appropriate techniques (ie: aseptic technique for IV admixture, appropriate paperwork for controlled substances).

Performs clinical functions appropriate to the campus/ area assigned; including but not limited to – renal dosing, kinetic dosing, profile review, and patient education.

Assists with inventory management as appropriate for special order items, conversion to formulary items, and processing out of dates.

Provides appropriate drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients.

Appropriately utilizes Pyxis

Directs and supervises work of pharmacy technicians appropriately.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required: computer skills with word& XL

Education: BS or Pharm D from an accredited college of Pharmacy

Experience: hospital experience preferred, but new graduate is eligible with hospital rotations

About Huntsville Hospital

Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.

Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Huntsville, AL

Year Founded

1895

Website

huntsvillehospital.org

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