Kindred Healthcare
Job Location : Aurora,CO, USA
Posted on : 2025-08-08T06:21:13Z
Job Description :
Certification Details- Colorado BOP license
- BLS
Job Details- The Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician.
- Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital.
- Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization.
- Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff.
- Assists the Director in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy.
- Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice.
- Supervises the technical support staff.
- Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs.
- Provides support for all departments with respect to the care of all patients aged 18 through the geriatric population ages 65 and older.
- Participates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and Medical staff.
- Actively assists other Pharmacists and Technicians in the discharge of routine duties as necessary.
- Directs activities of and provides professional and technical guidance to Pharmacy personnel.
- Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.
- Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric.
- Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four hour shift.
- Generates required reports; Pick I.V., Production reports.
- Performs Backup Procedures correctly.
- Assists Technicians in performing technical tasks.
- Maintains aseptic techniques.
- Recycles product as appropriately.
- Checks technician prepared products prior to release.
- Ensures Technician maintains I.V. refrigerator temperature and hood cleaning logs.
- Fills orders with correct medication.
- Checks support staff accuracy prior to medication release.
- Prioritizes work to prepare STAT, Now and Waiting in order of importance.
- Follows through on fill on arrival orders.
- Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy.
- No therapeutic duplication.
- Prevents significant drug interaction.
- Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies.
- Medication ordered is appropriate for patient height, weight, age, renal function and disease state.
- Must be have knowledge of patient population served.
- Pharmacokinetics Dosing Service: Ensures Apriority dosing is appropriate.
- Interprets levels appropriately.
- Modifies doses appropriately.
- Writes progress notes per protocol.
- Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
- Capable of calculating fluid, electrolyte and calories needs.
- Monitors patient appropriateness for formulation.
- Clarifies controversial orders with physician.
- Keeps current on new drugs.
- Adds additive in the proper sequence.
- Syringe and Vial counts reflect what has been made.
- Labels containers accurately including auxiliary labels.
- Completes packages including seals, protective wraps, etc.
- Maintains security of Pharmacy.
- Maintains security of controlled substances.
- Informs staff of pending problems, physical call back, etc.
- Fills orders with correct medications.
- Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
- Keeps Director informed of workload status.
- Prioritizes work to prepare Stat, now and waiting in order of importance.
- Follows through on fill on arrival orders.
Job Requirements- Must have Colorado BOP license.
- Must have BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Must have 3 years recent Pharmacy experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Schedule Information- Shifts will be 0800-1800 Monday through Friday.
- 0900-1500 Saturday and Sunday.
- Call required.
Additional Details- Facility Setting?
- Will position be required to float to other units?
- Number of beds in your facility?
- Years of experience required?
- Who else in your organization will be involved in the interview or selection process?
- Willing to review clinicians with pending state license?
- Is there anyone in the past that has worked for you that you would consider rehiring?
- What is the work schedule for this position? (days needed, hours or shift)
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