Pharmacist - Ambulatory

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the day-to-day comprehensive, customer oriented pharmacy services provided on his/her shift. The pharmacist works under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Coordinator. The pharmacist must be able to exercise sound management and judgment in making appropriate decisions in the absence of their Coordinator. He/she assist the Coordinators in identifying problems which exist in his/her assigned area of practice and cooperates in the resolution of these problems. The pharmacist participates in training pharmacy interns and externs in their service area.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates the dispensing of drugs and other appropriate pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of patients.
• Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients.
• Reviews drug-related information to identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate solutions to the problem.
• Verifies medication orders (prescriptions) for completeness and legality. Verifies and checks prepared medications for appropriate dose, route, frequency, duration and patient.
• Provides for immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel assigned to his/her shift.
• Participates, as assigned, in the experiential and didactic education and training of pharmacy students, residents, and support staff.
• Provides drug and poison information for patients, physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals.
• Conducts clinic medication reviews in a timely fashion as assigned.
• Assists in the performance evaluation of area supportive staff.
• Evaluates and monitors patients’ responses to drug therapy as outlined in the standards of practice.
• Counsels patients appropriately about the proper use of their medications.
• Ensures and promotes customer service and total quality management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. Registered pharmacist, license in the State of Michigan
• He/she should demonstrate acumen in oral and written communication skill which enables him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of drug information to all levels of health personnel in the system.
• Must demonstrate knowledge the ability to work effectively with others in developing improved service patients.
• He/she must posses an understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disease states and has the application skills needed to permit proper integration of these in monitoring drug therapy.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of pharmacy computer order entry systems is desired.