PHARMACIST

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

POSITION TITLE: Pharmacist

DEPARTMENT : Pharmacy

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO : Director of Pharmacy

SUPERVISES : Pharmacy Tech

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time

SECTION I –

Description of Position

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description

provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear

understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements

in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the

approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will

make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of

performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POPULATION SERVED

The position involves direct and indirect patient care for a population of patients

between the ages of 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training

and/or expertise are required to serve this population.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist will be

responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services

provided by Central Valley Specialty Hospital, including drug distribution systems,

central operations, and IV admixture. She/he will interpret physician’s orders for

medications, compound and dispense prescribed drugs. The Pharmacist will maintain

records on all medication orders filled for inpatient use and compute and record

charges. The Pharmacist will evaluate pharmacological, chemical, or physical

incompatibilities in physician’s orders, and communicate the evaluation to physicians.

She/he will participate in distribution of medications to patients as well as educate them

on their medications. She/he will dispense floor stock controlled substances and

maintain inventory records. The Pharmacist will respond to emergency needs of the

department at any time when called upon by the Director or designee. She/he will

advise the Director of malfunctioning equipment, maintenance problems, and any

unusual situations, occurrences, conditions, reactions, or effects including those related

to drugs, drug requests, usage or security. She/he must be able to work cooperatively

with all hospital employees and patients and encourage and maintain good personal

and business relationships with them. In addition to the daily on-site activity, the

Pharmacist will be available as needed for on-call service. He/she may assist in the

teaching of students and house staff where applicable. The Pharmacist must perform

other duties as needed. This position does not provide direct patient care.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires graduation from 0an accredited School of Pharmacy and CA

State licensure. Must meet requirement of 30 hours of continuing education every two

(2) year. Must exercise sound professional judgment using initiative consistent with a

high level of resident care. Requires the ability to work efficiently and under broad

guidelines, and must frequently exercise his/her own judgment in decision making.

Regularly works with confidential information. Requires endurance to perform tasks over

long periods of work hours. The position requires the ability to perform essential

functions without posing a “direct threat” in the workplace

Requirements:

DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK

ENVIRONMENT.

PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME

1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Standing/Walking 34-66%

Sitting 1-33%

Twisting 34-66%

Lifting/Carrying 34-66%

Pushing/Pulling 1-33%

Climbing (Ascending/descending) 34-66%

Bending/Stooping 34-66%

Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods.1-33%

Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods. 1-33%

Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods.1-33%

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS – Individuals in patient care positions are required to lift a

patient with or without assistance.

2-10 Pounds 67-100%

11-20 Pounds 1-33%

21-30 Pounds 1-33%

31-40 Pounds 1-33%

41-50 Pounds X1-33%

51 Pounds or More 1-33%

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings 1-33%

Working outdoors 1-33%

Working with or near chemicals 1-33%

Working near radiation sources 1-33%

Potential exposure to communicable diseases 1-33%

Working with hazardous waste materials 1-33%

Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require 1-33%

Using hand tools 1-33%

Potential for cuts and bruises 1-33%

EXCHANGE OF IDEAS

Ability to express or exchange ideas. 1-33%

Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices.1-33%

Ability to perform basic math. 1-33%

Ability to read at an elementary level. 1-33%

WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS

RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for

future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of

work associated with the operation of the department.

SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others.

Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with

peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.

QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external

customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of

performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality.

Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.

SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to

safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on

maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.

Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and

conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions

as identified by the ADA.

Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or

equipment.

Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies

governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.)

Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety

program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as

required by facility.

Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s

release to return to work following an accident/ injury.

Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended

treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury.

EDUCATION – Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an

ongoing basis.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards

of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at

assigned times.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other

potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between

body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially

infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered

infectious regardless of the status. The categories shown below are designed to

communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position.

Category I

Tasks involve light contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous

membranes. Department procedures define and require use of minimum protective

measures to perform the task.

Category II

Tasks involve no contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous

membranes; however, employment may require performing unplanned Category I task.

Appropriate protective measures are readily available.

Category III

Tasks of employment involve no contact with moist body substance, non-intact skin or

mucous membranes. The employee must have the ability to perform essential functions

without posing a “direct threat” in the workplace