Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Retail Pharmacist receives and reviews prescriptions to verify appropriateness of dose regarding age, weight and allergies, screens for potential drug interactions, and enters/verifies medication orders into the pharmacy software. Responsible for ensuring the proper compounding, dispensation, review and verification of prescribed medications. This position is required to support and coordinate functions efficiently to meet customer expectations and needs. All the criteria-based duties and standards within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory requirements within the department, hospital, and respective legal authorities. Works under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receives and reviews prescriptions to verify appropriateness of dose regarding patient’s age, weight, and allergies. Screens for potential drug interactions. Enters or verifies medication orders into the pharmacy computer profile system.
• Ensures compliance with the Clinical Pharmacy program and protocols established within the Department and Facility.
• Maintains the records as required for orders filled or processed.
• Produces and affixes labels to containers showing identification data and directions for use if applicable.
• Compounds extemporaneous products using correct techniques and formulas. Labels and fills out required controls for all compounding requirements.
• Maintains long term care and hospice documentation and billing.
• Ensures compliant filling and dispensing of all controlled substance medications.
• Counsels patients and answers their questions regarding usage of medicine, side effects, interactions, contraindications, patient information privacy, generics, less expensive medicines, over-the-counter products, and refers to medical provider as needed to ensure medication is taken correctly, health needs addressed, and satisfaction with service.
• Performs retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness and other preventive healthcare services.
• Participates in long term care regulatory meetings and activities.
• Provides oversight, supervision, and guidance to Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians-in-Training, Pharmacy Externs, Pharmacy Interns, and Pharmacy operations as a whole in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws.
• On a monthly basis, ensures checking of all appropriate locations for outdated medications.
• Supervises and inspects all prepackaging procedures and filled requisitions completed by the pharmacy technician.
• Is responsible for the maintenance and proper operation of equipment within the department.
• Provides drug information to providers, nurse staff, patients and other staff as needed.
• Initiates and completes adverse drug reaction reports.
• Participates in cross-training experiences and continuing education as requested.
• Actively participates in the quality improvement program by assisting in identifying, documenting, monitoring, evaluating, and taking corrective action for quality improvement. Actively prepares for and participates in all regulatory inspections/surveys. Approaches work in a manner that makes quality improvement a part of every activity.
• Actively prepares for and participates in all regulatory inspections/surveys.
• Ensures that all expenditures for job-related activities are within budgetary constraints.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program, including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Complies and enforces the CCH Standards of Excellence.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving healthcare and/or financial practices.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Licensure
  • Registered Pharmacist in the State of Wyoming in good standing.
• Certifications required
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Experience
  • Experience in institutional practice preferred.

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