Pharmacist is responsible for assuring that internal and external customer needs are met in an accurate, timely and compliant manner; that patients, nurses and providers are kept up to date regarding pharmaceutical care; and that staff are hired, trained and managed in order to meet the needs of the department and organization.

BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, organize, direct and provide pharmacy services and the controlled dispensing of medications in accordance with established policies to provide optimal pharmaceutical care for all customers. IND456

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience: Previous experience preferred

Certificates, License, Registrations:

Licensed by the State of Kansas as a registered pharmacist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Generalist broad-based pharmacy knowledge. Ability to multi-task. Ability to obtain drug information quickly and to provide education to staff and patients. Attention to detail. Supervision of technician staff required. Advanced computer technology skills including Word and Excel required. Ability to troubleshoot computer and automated dispensing machine problems. Interpersonal skills a necessity with physicians, nurses, patients and other employees of the hospital. Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Physical: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently, or negligible constantly. Walking or standing to a significant degree, or sitting constantly and pushing/pulling controls.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervision Received: CEO, Director of Pharmacy

Supervision Exercised: Certified Pharmacy Technician

Other: Patients, families, visitors, other hospital personnel, medical staff, other medical facility personnel, community program personnel, mortuary personnel, EMS personnel, members of the general public.

EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: Considerable walking about the building. Subject to minor injuries, back injury, infections, communicable diseases, and exposure to disagreeable sights, odors, and chemicals. This position is responsible for wearing PPE during certain job functions to reduce job hazards. PPE can include: gloves, gown/coat, shoe covers, head/face, eye and ear protection. Each job function requires a different level of PPE; individuals receive initial and annual training to identify the appropriate level of PPE required. Subject to exposure to chemotherapeutic agents. According to OSHA standards, this position is considered to be low risk with little or no chance of exposure to blood borne pathogens (Class III).

EQUIPMENT USED: Computers, Automated dispensing cabinets, Compounding hoods

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive and dispense prescription medications by compounding, packaging and labeling.
• Provide pharmacy services to patients of all ages. Review and interpret orders for proper indications, correct dosages, therapeutic incompatibilities, possible drug interactions, and required storage and stability.
• Assesses new and ongoing drug therapy for appropriateness, safety, and production of optimal outcomes for each individual patient and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners.
• Implement approved therapeutic substitutions; recommend dosage adjustments including renal and hepatic modifications and appropriate therapeutic alternatives, and monitor patient outcomes.
• Provide consultation and drug information on prescription and non-prescription medications to patients, staff and providers.
• Compound medications for external and internal use. Prepare sterile solutions following proper procedures.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians by organizing and directing their work flow, and by verifying their preparations, charges and inspections.
• Manage patient records and pharmacy files appropriately. Maintain controlled substance records.
• Maintain appropriate and in-date inventory of pharmaceutical supplies in the pharmacy department as well as other areas in the hospital and clinic where they are stored.
• Participate in clinical programs (medication monitoring, patient education/teaching, monitoring therapeutic response, etc.). Enhance self- knowledge of drug therapy and therapeutics by actively participating in staff development programs and other education programs such as antibiotic stewardship.
• Support the mission and values of Amberwell Hiawatha and the Pharmacy Department.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.