De-Centralized Pharmacist

Position Title: De-Centralized Pharmacist Department: Pharmacy Job Description: New to OU Health? Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $3,000 or $5,000 sign-on bonus! Relocation assistance provided when located outside a 100 mile radius! General Description: Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Pharmacy, the Direct Patient Care Pharmacy Specialist is responsible for the support of hospital staff by providing direct patient care to hospitalized patients through collaborative management of the medication- use process (ordering, dispensing, administering, monitoring, and educating). Essential Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. Collaborate with the patient care team to provide care to patients in a safe and effective manner. Review medication orders and gather medications from pharmacy or automated dispensing cabinet for administration including management of intravenous infusion pumps. Administer medications and immunizations as prescribed. Evaluate laboratory results necessary for monitoring outcomes of medication therapy. Interpret data related to medication safety and effectiveness. Document the care provided in patients medical record. Perform a limited patient assessment including point of care testing, vital signs and other relative information as needed for patient care. Troubleshoot medication related issues including but not limited to automated dispensing machine and infusion pump management. Assist in administration of high alert medications in effort to reduce medication errors. Perform medication reconciliation and accurately document in the electronic medical record. Interpret medication orders and obtain necessary information for clarification from prescribers if necessary. Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness and verify orders prior to dispensing. General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited pharmacy degree program. Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency preferred. Experience: One (1) year experience in a hospital or direct patient care setting preferred. Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Licensure as a Doctor of Pharmacy by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy. Certificate as a preceptor by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy when eligible. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of hospital practice and patient care. #CB Current OU Health Employees – Please click HERE to login. OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family. OU Health is the states only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahomas largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the states only freestanding childrens hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahomas flagship hospital, which serves as the states only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Beckers Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Healths oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahomas top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Healths mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions. 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