Retail Pharmacist - PRN - The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati, OH
About the Job
Job Description
Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to standard procedure, an outpatient pharmacist dispenses medications and pharmaceuticals upon receiving orders from a licensed practitioner; performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation including exceptional customer service of all departmental services and programs; supervises support personnel in all work areas as assigned.
Responsibilities
Drug information/staff development/business development: Provide accurate drug information to medical staff and patients as requested. Provide exceptional customer service while interacting with patients and providers. Provide assistance and training to staff. Work to maximize the efficiency in the department as well as recommend and support new initiatives that help grow the business.
Accurately and efficiently enter and process prescription orders, including receiving the prescription, process the prescription, and bill insurance. Be the final verification step to ensure the accuracy of the prescription before it goes to the patient. Compound any prescription requiring. Perform DUR reviews on the prescription to look for drug-drug, drug-disease state, or drug-allergy interactions. Administer immunizations to patients that ask and have an appropriate indication.
Prioritizes and monitors daily operational duties in assigned areas using support personnel in the most effective manner, including coordination of break and lunch (dinner), to ensure patient care services are maintained.
Monitors drug supply and initiates orders as required as well as regularly inspecting pharmacy and assigned department inventory to ensure that drugs which are outdated are removed from stock.
Properly maintains all pharmacy records as required by State, Federal and Department of Pharmacy regulations for the dispensing and disposition of narcotics, dangerous drugs and investigational drugs. Follows departmental and hospital safety policies and procedures.
As a representative of The Christ Hospital, promotes a positive image in all dealings with all other hospital employees and hospital guests. Assists in the identification and problem solving activities within the department and with other health care professionals. Shows initiative for quality improvement.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.
EDUCATION: B.S in Pharmacy
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None required. One or two years retail experience preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Demonstrated pharmacy practice skills required
Demonstrated written and verbal communication required
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio
About Us
For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital been the beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.
Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity and innovation. Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility and safety.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to standard procedure, an outpatient pharmacist dispenses medications and pharmaceuticals upon receiving orders from a licensed practitioner; performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation including exceptional customer service of all departmental services and programs; supervises support personnel in all work areas as assigned.
Responsibilities
Drug information/staff development/business development: Provide accurate drug information to medical staff and patients as requested. Provide exceptional customer service while interacting with patients and providers. Provide assistance and training to staff. Work to maximize the efficiency in the department as well as recommend and support new initiatives that help grow the business.
Accurately and efficiently enter and process prescription orders, including receiving the prescription, process the prescription, and bill insurance. Be the final verification step to ensure the accuracy of the prescription before it goes to the patient. Compound any prescription requiring. Perform DUR reviews on the prescription to look for drug-drug, drug-disease state, or drug-allergy interactions. Administer immunizations to patients that ask and have an appropriate indication.
Prioritizes and monitors daily operational duties in assigned areas using support personnel in the most effective manner, including coordination of break and lunch (dinner), to ensure patient care services are maintained.
Monitors drug supply and initiates orders as required as well as regularly inspecting pharmacy and assigned department inventory to ensure that drugs which are outdated are removed from stock.
Properly maintains all pharmacy records as required by State, Federal and Department of Pharmacy regulations for the dispensing and disposition of narcotics, dangerous drugs and investigational drugs. Follows departmental and hospital safety policies and procedures.
As a representative of The Christ Hospital, promotes a positive image in all dealings with all other hospital employees and hospital guests. Assists in the identification and problem solving activities within the department and with other health care professionals. Shows initiative for quality improvement.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS :
Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.
EDUCATION: B.S in Pharmacy
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None required. One or two years retail experience preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Demonstrated pharmacy practice skills required
Demonstrated written and verbal communication required
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:
Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio
About Us
For more than 130 years, The Christ Hospital been the beacon for exceptional healthcare in the Greater Cincinnati community. We're industry pioneers, always pushing the boundaries and reimagining the future of healthcare.
Our culture promotes collaboration, diversity and innovation. Together, as a team, we work tirelessly to enhance healthcare quality, accessibility and safety.
Source : The Christ Hospital Health Network