Job Description
Job Purpose / Objective :
Compounds and dispenses sterile medication preparations, and maintain IV Room procedures to be in accordance with internationally accepted standards and established pharmacy IV room policy.
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :
Perform professional work in the compounding and dispensing of sterile medication preparations in I.V. room.
Review and interprets physician’s drug order of IV medications for clarity, rational, dosage form, allergies, interactions, incompatibility, etc.
Answer physician’s inquiries regarding IV drugs.
Maintain control and security of all drugs, instruments, and consumables inside IV Room.
Work extensively with accrediting bodies such as CBAHI and JCIA to obtain and maintain accreditations.
Follow all safety and USP related guidelines, including chapters 797& 800 for preparation of compounded medications.
Maintains availability and plan procurement for all resources and consumables needed to keep service continuous while meet established IV Room pharmacy standards.
Maintain order for procedures that control receiving drug order, processing, preparing, labeling, double checking, and sending to nurse station timely.
Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of TPN and I.V. admixture including chemotherapeutic agents (when applicable).
Provides drug information and assists in instructing nursing and medical staff, pharmacy technicians and students for all drug preparation and stability related issues.
Performs inspection of nursing units’ drug preparation areas, discusses service problems with head nurses and recommends solutions to pharmacy supervisor.
Overseas ways to develop quality of service by suggesting new instruments & procedures while keeping up to date with advanced IV preparing technology, and discuss implementation with Pharmacy supervisor.
When assigned by pharmacy/compounding supervisor, act as Pharmacy Infection Control Officer that participate and report issues regularly to hospital infection control committee.
Train pharmacists and technicians on proper aseptic techniques.
Follows all hospital related policies and procedures.
Provide patient and family education as per needs.
Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
Perform other applicable task and duties assigned within the realm of his knowledge, skill and abilities.
Education/ Professional Qualification:
Graduated from accredited College of pharmacy with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree of Pharmacy.
Experience:
At least 5 years work experience in IV Room/Clean room.
Professional Licensing / Certification / Training:
Certification: Must be licensable by Ministry of Health.
Licensing: Must hold a valid Saudi Council License
