Chemotherapy Pharmacist Dr soliman fakkeh hospital

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Reviews, interprets, clarifies doctor s chemotherapeutic medications orders and verifies doses, duration, and checks for potential drug to drug interaction and clinical indication. Communicates with ordering doctor in case of any ambiguity or concern.

2. Verses the preparation of the verified medications, performs double-checking and review of proper labeling for the prepared medications and then dispenses.

3. Calculates the amount of the drug product to dispense for a prescription based upon body weight and patient age.

4. Performs computer entry of outside prescriptions or orders into CPOE of Fakeeh Care HIS before dispensing.

5. When covering inpatient pharmacies, responsible for tracking on the whiteboard all patients that have discharge order and immediately preparing take home medications and refunding / arranging for return of dispensed and non-administered medication.

6. Counsels the patients and caregivers on the proper & safe use of medication, storage, and interactions, etc.

7. Follows all medication safety procedures when dispensing medications.

8. Maintains control & security of all drugs including dispensing, record keeping and secured storage of chemotherapeutic medications.

9. Identifies and appropriately handles the nearly expired medications according to Fakeeh Care policies and NEVER dispenses a medication beyond its expiry date.

10. Participates in chemotherapy preparations program (order verification, protocol checking, etc )

11. Participate in the intravenous admixture preparations program, mixing and checking including total parenteral nutrition.

12. Properly completes charging of patients for dispensed medications.

13. Demonstrates knowledge of proper storage & handling of hazardous materials found in her/him workplace, as well as first aid measures necessary for accidental exposure.

14. Demonstrates knowledge & skills in utilizing formulary, identifications of generic substitution, indication of the role of deductible limits and application of prescription quantity limitations.

15. Practices and fully complies with current infection prevention and control standards when handling medications and preparing IV AND Chemotherapeutic formulas.

16. Contributes to training and induction orientation for newly hired pharmacists and students and trainees.

17. Reports to the senior pharmacists and enters on OVR any encountered medication error or ADR.

18. Attends continuing education programs to maintain expertise in Pharmacy and required licensure.

19. Ensures Enrollment in continuous education program regarding medication management practices , high risk Medications, medication errors and others.

Skills and Abilities:

-Competent computer skills with software applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel.

- Actively strive to upgrade professional skills through engaging in appropriate professional training and experience.