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A hospital inpatient pharmacy is a hospital unit where patients who are admitted to the hospital stay overnight. The length of stay in the inpatient department can vary depending on the patient's condition and the type of care they need. Some patients may only stay for a few days, while others may stay for weeks or even months.
The inpatient pharmacy is an important part of the hospital, providing care to patients who need close monitoring and observation. Pharmacy professionals in a hospital inpatient department work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. They are an essential part of the healthcare team and play a vital role in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medication therapy.
Looking to Add Pharmacy Professionals To Your Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy?
Quad Recruitment supports hundreds of hospitals across the country to attract and retain pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. We understand that building your team with the ‘Right’ people is important. As the leading pharmacy staffing agency in the US, we’ve got strong experience in helping hospitals of virtually every size and scale better staff their hospital inpatient pharmacies.
Should you need assistance with direct hires or contract staff, why not reach out to hear how we can support? We’re happy to help.
What Does a Pharmacist Do In a Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy?
- Dispensing medications: Pharmacists review and process medication orders, dispense medications to patients, and ensure that the medications are safe and effective.
- Providing drug information: Pharmacists provide drug information to patients, nurses, and other healthcare providers. This includes information about the medications' side effects, interactions, and dosage.
- Monitoring medication therapy: Pharmacists monitor medication therapy to ensure that patients are receiving the right medications at the right doses. They also identify and resolve medication-related problems.
- Participating in patient care rounds: Pharmacists participate in patient care rounds to discuss medication therapy with patients, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
- Educating patients and families about medications: Pharmacists educate patients and families about their medications. This includes information about how to take the medications, what side effects to watch for, and how to store the medications.
- Researching new medications: Pharmacists research new medications to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in drug therapy.
- Administering medications: In some hospitals, pharmacists may also administer medications to patients.
Why Work In a Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy?
Working in a hospital inpatient pharmacy is a challenging and rewarding field where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients. Here are some benefits:
- High-paying job: The average salary for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in hospital inpatient pharmacies is higher than the average salary for these professions in other settings.
- Opportunities for advancement: There are many opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to advance their careers in hospital inpatient departments. They can move into supervisory or management positions, or they can specialize in a particular area of pharmacy, such as oncology or paediatrics.
- Variety of tasks: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in hospital inpatient pharmacies perform a variety of tasks, which can help to keep their jobs interesting and challenging.
- Opportunity to make a difference: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in hospital inpatient pharmacies play a vital role in ensuring that patients receive the medications they need safely and effectively. They can therefore make a real difference in the lives of patients.
What Does a Pharmacy Technician Do In a Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy?
A pharmacy technician in a hospital inpatient department is an allied health professional who works under the supervision of a pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to patients. They perform a variety of tasks, including:
Dispensing medications
Pharmacy technicians prepare, package, and label medications for dispensing to patients. They also verify medication orders and ensure that the medications are dispensed correctly.
Maintaining inventory
Pharmacy technicians maintain inventory of medications and supplies. They order medications and supplies as needed and ensure that they are stored properly.
Processing insurance claims
Pharmacy technicians process insurance claims for medications dispensed to patients. They also collect copays and deductibles from patients.
Answering patient and staff questions
Pharmacy technicians answer patient and staff questions about medications. They also provide drug information to patients and their families.
Performing quality control checks
Pharmacy technicians perform quality control checks on medications to ensure that they are safe and effective.
Documenting medication activities
Pharmacy technicians document medication activities, such as medication orders, dispensing, and administration.
Maintaining a clean and organized pharmacy
Pharmacy technicians maintain a clean and organized pharmacy. They also dispose of expired medications and supplies properly.
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