Overview:Licensed Pharmacist - PRN, Niles, ILHourly Rate: $60-$65SCOPE:Under minimal supervision, process and dispense medications according to professional standards and practices. Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges, and inventory. Consult with nursing and medical staff regarding prescriptions, orders, drug and pharmaceutical details, patient reactions, errors, and complaints. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Monitors compliance with all legal regulations and accreditation organizations. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works independently to handle overall pharmacy operations with state and federal laws.
- Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Maintains and evaluates patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to evaluate orders for incompatibility.
- Works with Electronic Health Records to document and verify the drug orders.
- Checks all orders for completeness of information. Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
- Checks all orders for insurance approval before dispensing.
- Work with patient benefits Representative to get financial help for the prescriptions when needed.
- Fills drugs as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner as per department guidelines and prepares all drugs within OSHA guidelines and interoffice guidelines.
- Ensures correct preparation of all medications. Checks all prescriptions for completeness. Calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
- Organizes and directs technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections. Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and patients. Provides and documents drug counseling to all patients.
- Ensures all legal and professional requirements are adhered to, including controlled substances. Consults with patients to determine pre-existing conditions to assess medication compatibility.
- Consult patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake. Warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
- Cleans pharmacy daily and as needed.
- Logs and dates all drugs that are being used. Checks drugs monthly for outdates. Keeps accurate temperature logs.
- Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
- Assists with inventory control of medications. Orders supplies and medications. Receives and shelves medications.
- Ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments. Prepares labels. Files and prepares to bill. Computes prices.
- Receives new drug education from drug representatives; remains abreast of new information. Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
- Prepares reports and monitoring activities as directed.
- Handles all pharmacy-related patient grievances/complaints.
- Complies with Accreditation standards in dispensing prescriptions.
Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid and active pharmacist license in the state of Illinois.
- Experience in oncology pharmacy or specialty pharmacy preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with the potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.About Illinois Cancer SpecialistsIllinois Cancer Specialists (ICS) is dedicated to providing convenient, compassionate leading-edge cancer care to patients in Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 30 years in practice and over 400 years of combined physician experience, ICS is changing the forefront of patient care. Our dedicated and highly-skilled physicians and staff, who specialize in caring for patients with cancer and blood disorders, provide unparalleled access to the most innovative, advanced therapies and latest technologies throughout Chicago and the surrounding areas. With more than 20 board certified physicians, ICS offers convenient, compassionate care in ten locations. For more information about Illinois Cancer Specialists visit www.illinoiscancerspecialists.com.Illinois Cancer Specialists is united in healing with The US Oncology Network, one of the nation's largest networks of integrated, community-based oncology practices dedicated to advancing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. As an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, ICS is united with more than 1,000 physicians nationwide. Illinois Cancer Specialists participates in clinical trials through US Oncology Research, which has played a role in approximately 60 FDA-approved cancer therapies, nearly one-third of all cancer therapies approved by the FDA to date. For more information, visit www.usoncology.com.