Retail PharmacistThayer
County Health Services, Hebron, NEPOSITION SUMMARY:This
position contributes to the fulfillment of Thayer County Health Services vision
and mission by providing prescribed medications, drugs, and
other pharmaceuticals according to professional standards and practices.SUPERVISION: Reports
to Director of Pharmacy and PIC SHIFT: Days; Non-Exempt, Full TimeJOB
QUALIFICATIONS: ·
Pharmacy degree
from an American Council for pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited school of
pharmacy and licensed through the successful passage of a licensure exam in
accordance with National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. ·
PharmD preferred.
·
Three years of retail
experience as a Pharmacist preferred.·
Must have good
communication skills; both written and verbal.·
Requires current Nebraska state license to practice pharmacy.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:·
Provides
specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic
outcomes including, but not limited to, advising physicians on issues
concerning drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects,
as well as assisting in the prescription of the appropriate doses and ensuring
that adequate quantities of drugs and supplies are ordered and maintained.·
Is responsible
for the preparation and dispensing of all medications within the facilities,
overseeing non-pharmacist personnel involved in the medication use process and
ensuring that all prescription and medication orders are accurate, complete,
and appropriate for the individual patient and in compliance with all state and
federal legal requirements.·
Maintains
relationships with medical and nursing staff; providing timely information
pertaining to pharmaceuticals, therapeutic options, drug usage and
compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and
Nebraska Department of Health standards.·
Conducts and
evaluates medication use reviews as needed, assessing patient compliance and
outcomes; and suggests modifications so as to achieve desired outcomes;
instructs patients in the proper use of prescribed drugs and makes patient care
rounds with physicians to evaluate patient progress as needed.·
Individualizes
medication regimens using sound principles, accounting for pharmacodynamics and
pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
elimination with responsibility for establishing and continually improving the
delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients within areas of direct
responsibility and assisting others in the department with the same.·
Ensures that
medicinal products are stored appropriately and securely to ensure inventory is
maintained in accordance with state and federal requirements.·
Responds to
medication related queries from within the hospital, other hospitals and the
general public.·
Maintains strict
standards of confidentiality, complying with but not limited to HIPPA
recommendations and regulations.·
Keeps up to date
with, and contributes to changing drug knowledge and healthcare developments in
collaboration with medical staff and other colleagues.·
Writes guidelines
for drug use within the hospital and long-term care facilities, preparing drug
and therapeutic bulletins and implementing necessary regulations and related
hospital/departmental policies and procedures.·
Provide
information related to budgets and drug expenditures. Processes all cash and credit transactions as
required, giving patients proper receipts and related information.·
Attends required
meetings and participates in facility and community committees as requested.·
Mentors
healthcare professionals in training including, but not limited to, pharmacy,
medical, and nursing students; activities should include both practical and
didactic experiences. ·
Provides monthly
consulting to our contracted LTC facilities.·
Performs other
duties as needed by facility. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:·
Maintains and
promotes good health practices. ·
Will conform to
TCHS procedures and policies.·
Will perform all
duties as described by the job description within the scope of licensure. ·
Does not discuss
patient matters such as medical treatment, diagnosis or history outside of the
clinical setting in; keeping in compliance of HIPAA. ·
Understand and
comply with the requirements of Thayer County Health Services’ Compliance
Program, including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, the Compliance
Manual, all supporting policies for compliance and compliance plans.·
Participate in
all education and training programs regarding compliance as required by
organizational policy and as requested by supervisor.·
Demonstrates
formal greetings with patients, visitor and TCHS staff.·
Willingly accepts
new responsibilities and cooperates with implementation of change. ·
Dresses in a
neat, clean uniform for patient care; maintains high personal hygiene
standards.·
Demonstrates
respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence through a “We Care” philosophy
with all patients, visitors, and TCHS staff. WORKING
CONDITIONS:·
Indoor, smoke
free, climate-controlled environment. ·
Possible exposure
to unpleasant odors or fumes, intermittent unpleasant conditions, liquids, and
chemicals. ·
Must be able to
tolerate a moderate noise level. ·
Possible exposure
and contact with bio-hazardous materials and communicable diseases.·
Frequent contact
with doctors, patients and their families, and employees of other departments. · Health care workers who prepare or administer
hazardous drugs or who work in areas where these drugs are used may be exposed
to these agents in the air or on work surfaces, contaminated clothing, medical
equipment, patient excreta, and other surfaces.
Studies have associated workplace exposures to hazardous drugs with
health effects such as skin rashes and adverse reproductive outcomes (including
infertility, spontaneous abortions, and congenital malformations) and possibly
leukemia and other cancers. The health
risk is influenced by the extent of the exposure and the potency and toxicity
of the hazardous drug. Due to these
risks, all pharmacy staff are required to be fitted annually for a filtered
respirator.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical
Activity
Not
Applicable
Occasionally
(0-35% of
day)
Frequent
(36-66% of
day)
Continuous
(67-100% of
Day)
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Climbing
X
Driving
X
Lifting (floor to waist)
35 Ibs.
35 Ibs.
10 Ibs.
Lifting (waist and above
35 Ibs.
10 Ibs.
10 Ibs.
Lifting (shoulder and above)
20 Ibs.
15 Ibs.
10 Ibs.
Carrying Objects
X
Push/pull
X
Twisting
X
Bending
X
Reaching Forward
X
Reaching Overhead
X
Squat/kneel/crawl
X
Wrist position deviation
X
Pinching/fine motor activities
X
Keyboard use/repetitive motion
X
Shift: 40 hours/week, M-F 8:30a-5:30p with a Saturday 9:00a-1:00p rotation
Specialty Type: Pharmacy
Sub Specialties: Pharmacist
General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS)
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