Westchester Medical Center Work Values

Daily Duties at Westchester Medical Center:

WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER Valhalla, NY Hospital Pharmacist Nutrition (TPN) & IV Infusion 2005-2009 Responsible in reviewing physician’s orders for assuring that medication orders are accurate, appropriate, safe and effective. Evaluated and Siemens provider verified orders for therapeutic appropriateness, proper dosing, optimal dosage form, drug interaction significance, frequency, allergy route, rate of administration, formulary status and redundancy. Interpreted, clarified, rectified medication and IV orders including medication reconciliation for inpatient and outpatient Addressed all medication order problems and documented all interventions results and communications with physicians and other authorized prescribers. Managed all phone calls. Consulted with and educated physicians and other health professional about drug use drug dosage drug substitution. Ensured adherence to hospital, pharmacy department policies and guidelines. Provided nutrition services to neonates, pediatric, adult and geriatric age groups. Focused on improving patient care services, cost effective and safe medication use, addressed and corrected all parenteral nutrition orders (TPN) incompatibilities. Successfully managed over 100 TPN patient load daily. Managed all Admixing requirements, stock requisition, daily IV equipment maintenance, including calibration for Baxa repeater Pump, Braun-Pinnacle and Baxter Automix-3 admixture systems, Recorded and maintained pharmacy temperature, and cleaning logs. Ensured that all pharmacy surface and , laminar flow hoods are cleaned per hospital policy . Managed order entry in CAPS Successfully implemented IV service expansion for all inpatient outpatient including departments for Operating Room Emergency Room and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Prepared, Supervised and ensured aseptic compounding of IVs including chemotherapy drugs, promoting accuracy, timeliness, efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Provided STAT IV, inotropes, Globulin, compounded special IV narcotics, electrolyte solutions for neonatal, pediatrics, emergency department, operating room. and all outpatient clinics. Reviewed levels for batched IV medications, prepared, checked and put away checked batches, rotate stocks to avoid waste. , document all required information, Demonstrated strong knowledge of IV equipment, sterile technique, total parenteral nutrition, safe handling of hazardous drug preparation and precautions, signed all paperwork and product labels. Implemented all clinical initiatives. to comply with Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee. Managed and tracked all transplant IV orders per protocols. Prepared and dispensed all medications required to be prepared in aseptic environment. Total parenteral nutrition(TPN)with additives, irrigation solutions, ,oncology chemotherapy admixtures, pre-filled syringes, of parenteral solutions (pediatric and neonatal medications) double dilutions, large volume IV solutions with additives, ophthalmic preparations, allergen solutions for outpatient clinics , intrathecal medication syringes,, all other parenteral therapy required by patients or by other clinical departments, provided connection of adapters or devices to sterile iv bags. according to established standards. Compounded, solutions and other sterile products according to compounding standards and regulations. Demonstrated understanding of sterile compounding, USP 797. Implemented all drug use policies and formulary decisions of pharmacy, Provided specialized IV admixture with additives as well narcotic drips Unit dose batch preparation. Demonstrated Knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics... Provided oversight for technician drug preparation, distribution, and coordination of medication deliveries. Clarified orders when needed through direct and timely contact with the prescriber or designated practitioner. Documented encounter in Siemens clinical interventions. Monitor patients on specified target medications and initiate pharmacokinetic dosing protocol Identified, monitored, and reported adverse drug events and medication errors in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements Performed nursing unit inspections in assigned areas, assured proper maintenance and storage of medications. Corrected and reported discrepancies. Maintained records and inventories of dispensed controlled substances; investigational drug per protocol directed all workflow operations, including pyxis restock, oral and IV batch production, compounded medication checking, chemotherapy Collaborated with healthcare providers and patients to ensure accurate prescription records and solve clinical and therapeutic drug application issues. Supervised pharmacy technician responsible for preparation and medication delivery. Created and executed cost savings initiatives including therapeutic substitution, and IV to PO. Managed automated medication dispensing cabinets for stat dosing release as needed, for instructing nurses or medical providers for medication retrieval and inventory discrepancies documentation. Filled all operating room automated dispensing cabinet, rotated stocks, addressed and documented all discrepancies Dispensed controlled substances, maintained proper distribution and inventory records according with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Timely and accurately Filled all medication stocks ordered by Nursing units and ancillary services per hospital policy and procedure. Performed inspection of all nursing units and ancillary service Ensured quality, proper storage, quantity, control safe use of these pharmaceutical supplies. Addressed, documented and corrected all discrepancies. Ensured handling and storage of all controlled substances Filled and checked all approved emergency drug boxes for adult, pediatric, throughout the hospital per compliance guidelines for ACLS. Supervised up to four technicians per shift

What they like about Westchester Medical Center:

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Tags

New York, Patient Relations Patient Education Medication Disbursement Drug Interactions/Utilization Cost Reduction and Avoidance Compounding USP797/800 Workflow Management Customer Service Relationship Building Drug Information Quality Assurance and Control Regulat, Prescription Dispensing Inventory Control Project Management Business Development Problem Resolution Drug Interaction Drug Disease Management Siemens EPIC McKesson Pharmacy Systems and Automation Pyxis Medication Management Care Fusion Pysis-Connect Medic, therapy assessment, care planning and medication reconciliation, care planning, medication reconciliation, inpatient pharmacist, SQL

Skills

Cost Reduction and Avoidance  Compounding USP797/800 Workflow Management, Team Leadership, Customer Care Experience, , Possess verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal relationship skills and problem solving skills, Develop and maintain business relationships via effective, proactive communication.Translate business stakeholder goals into actionable plans that include scopes and timelines., Comprehensive medication therapy management Medication Utilization Review . IV Infusion Post Hospital Care Project Management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to instill trust, drive engagement and effective collaboration, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Certificate Medication Therapy Management, Certificate Leadership and Mangementt, Pharmacy System Automation Siemens EPIC Mckesson Pharmacy System & Automation Pyxis Medication Management Care Fusion Pyxis- Connect Medication Management bar-Coding CPOE Microsoft Suite, Pharmacy System Automation Siemens EPIC Mckesson Pharmacy System & Automation Pyxis Medication Management Care Fusion Pyxis- Connect Medication Management bar-Coding CPOE Microsoft Suite MySQL, Ability to work independently without supervision, Have hospital experience with PharmD

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