Staff Pharmacist - Day Shift - Skilled Care

Position Description

Job Title:                      Operations Staff Pharmacist   

Department:                 Pharmacy    

Reports To:                  Sr. Pharmacy Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy or a Masters of Science degree in Pharmacy desirable)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Currently licensed as a registered pharmacist in state of employment

Other Qualifications

• Must be capable of assuming responsibility for evaluating and monitoring drug therapy relative to the total needs/problems of the home care patient in collaboration with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Must be able to work effectively with others to provide safe and effective drug therapy
• Must demonstrate ability to problem solve and supervise technical and other support staff
• Must be flexible with work schedule
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Participates and membership in professional societies and organizations is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dependable in attendance and job performance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned

I.         CLINICAL PHARMACIST DUTIES                                                                                (70%)

• Adheres to organization policies and procedures
• Reviews, receives/verifies all new patient orders and documents the same on the respective order form
• Assists the physician and other healthcare professionals involved in planning and implementing patient care in the home to ensure safe and effective drug therapy
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of specific patient, drug and disease information to identify real and potential drug-related problems or needs
• Assists the physician and nursing staff in setting therapeutic objectives for drug therapy and establishing parameters for monitoring the safety and efficacy of drug therapy
• Monitors the outcomes from drug therapy by collecting, evaluating, and interpreting the results of laboratory data, clinical data and other pertinent patient information
• Communicates the results of therapeutic drug monitoring activities to the physician, nursing and other appropriate persons
• Provides consultation and answers inquiries from patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals regarding drugs and their use
• Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient/client record of all clinical activities and communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Maintains clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing the literature and attending in-services, seminars and conferences
• Identify and implement appropriate formulary substitutions
• Matches appropriate drug therapy with diagnosis to ensure efficacy

II.      OPERATIONAL DUTIES                                                                                               (25%)

• Processes and checks all medications, supplies and equipment prior to dispensing from the pharmacy
• Maintains pharmacy records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
• Participates in weekend, holiday and on-call rotation
• Participates in orientation/training programs for new personnel and current staff
• Attends designated department meetings as scheduled

III.     REGULATORY DUTIES                                                                                (5%)

• Dispenses all pharmaceutical and related supplies and equipment in accordance with federal, state and local laws and standards of practice which govern the profession of pharmacy