Pharmacist

Pharmacist

POSITION PURPOSE

As part of the provision of pharmaceutical care, the Pharmacist provides prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals consistent with ethical, legal, regulatory and professional (Pharmacy Practice) requirements. Reporting to the Director, the Pharmacist is responsible for the functions of Pharmacy Practice including patient profile and MAR Management, consultation and/or verification with prescribing physicians, distributive functions, accurate dispensing documentation, and supervision of the Pharmacy Technician functions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharmacy D is required.

Experience:

Prior critical care or intensive care experience is preferred.

One (1) year of clinical, hospital or health system based pharmacy experience is preferred.

Licenses/Certificates:

Current Mississippi RN licensure is required.

BLS & ACLS certification is required. PALS certification is preferred.

Licensure as a Pharmacist in the state of Mississippi or eligibility for licensure via examination or reciprocity is required.

Working Conditions:

Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne/airborne disease; contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances; exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, chemicals and illness); subject to varying and unpredictable situations; able to handle emergency, crisis or pressured situations; subject to multiple interruptions; occasionally subject to extended or irregular hours; requires judgment/actions that impact patient outcomes.

VISUAL AND HEARING REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to see with corrective eye wear

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance

May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases. May be in contact with patients in a wide variety of circumstances. Able to handle emergency or crisis situations. Occasionally subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.

General Duties

• Prescription verification and validation including review of patient profile, MAR, physician order, conformation with clinical initiatives; consult with physician as appropriate.
• Distributive functions to include dispensing of medications for individual patients, dispensing and supervision/verification of technicians stocking ADC, pre-mix and post-mix admixture, and other dispensed medication storage locations.
• Compounding functions; controlled substance dispensing, reordering and inventory accountability; management and participation in the controlled substance waste program;
• Maintains validated competency skills as required for a staff pharmacist of the department; trains staff on Pharmacy related updates; orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel and/or students.
• Maintains current licensure and on Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Standards and Practices; enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-services, and meetings.
• Monitors data and participates in the department's quality assurance and improvement plan; assures compliance with department, regulatory, and facility policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ensures accurate, timely communication among caregivers (e.g. handoff/report, SBAR, timely communication to charge nurse/supervisor of issues) to include appropriate chain of command when indicated.
• Timely reporting and documenting of unexpected incidents or adverse events, including participation in investigations and completion of incident reports as applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge and care standards for all patient populations.
• Participates in department special projects; provides administrative support to the department director/manager; capable of department leadership in the absence of the Director/Manager.

Standards for Customer Service

1. Treats customers as the most important part of job.
2. Listens to customer.
3. Takes actions to appropriately and successfully addresses customer issues.
4. Demonstrates respect for diverse cultures of all patients, families and co-workers.
5. Honors the CHS Customer Service Standards and the Employee Commitment Contract.
6. Communicates with customers using AIDET with every encounter.
7. Understands department-specific HCAHPS results.
8. (Nursing/Support Services) Conducts clinical hourly rounding.
9. (Nursing/Support Services) Communicates with patients and family by updating Patient Communication Boards (white boards) and bedside shift report.

Standards for Safety

1. Follows safety guidelines in safety manual.
2. Knows RACE procedures, location of closest fire extinguisher.
3. Speaks up for safety and reports potential safety issues to leader.
4. Attends all required safety education programs.
5. Provides complete and accurate response to safety questions.
6. Participates in unit or departmental Safety Huddle to maintain situational awareness of at-risk patients or procedures, safety critical situations or conditions, and any deficiencies that will impact safe, quality care.
7. Incorporates “SAFE” error prevention behaviors and tools into daily practice.

Standards of Employment

1. Attire is professional, neat, clean and appropriate for work preformed and wears proper identification while on duty.
2. Maintains confidentiality of hospital and patient information at all times.
3. Employee has completed the required Annual Mandatory Education within the past twelve (12) months.
4. Consistently follows attendance policy.

Standards of Quality Improvement/Innovation

1. Identifies and challenges work processes.
2. Works toward continuous improvement based on customer needs.
3. Contributes new ideas, makes helpful suggestions for change.
4. Works effectively as a part of the team, participates and supports group efforts.

Department/Job Specific Competencies

1. Handwashing / Infection Control
2. Security Awareness
3. Privacy Awareness