Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacists will be under the authority of the Director of Pharmacy.

The following is a guideline of what is expected and the responsibilities included in the Staff Pharmacist position.

Job Requirements

• Holds an Indiana pharmacist’s license
• Remains in good standing with the Board of Pharmacy
• Possesses problem-solving skills
• Speaks English fluently and clearly to allow communication with staff
• Physically able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Capable oflifting upto 10 pounds without restriction

Job Duties

• Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals according to state regulations and established company policies and procedures.
• Manages medication profiles by reviewing drug therapies; advising interventions.
• Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians'work flow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling nurses on drug therapies.
• Develops pharmacological and organizational knowledge by participating in in-services; Pharmacist meetings, and other meetings as necessary
• Develops pharmacological and organizational knowledge of others byparticipatingin the training ofstudents, technicians, and other pharmacists.
• Helps maintain customer facility compliancewith state and federal drug laws as regulated bystate boards of nursing, the drug enforcement administration,CMS guidelines,and the food and drug administration byrecommending order clarifications in anticipation of nursing unit inspections
• Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state boards of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration by maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work of technicians; studying existing and new legislation; advising management on needed actions.
• Supports pharmacy staff byidentifyingeducational topics and development of in-service material whenappropriate.
• Willingness to be trained in sterile compounding, monitoring and dosing of intravenously administered anti-infectives.
• Maintainsasafe and clean working environment bycomplying withprocedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains pharmacological knowledge bycompleting continuing education credits as required by the state of Indiana
• Contributes to team effort byaccomplishingrelated results as needed

Roles and Responsibilities of the Staff Pharmacist Team

• Responsible for learning and understanding the day-to-day operations and workflow inall areas of the pharmacy
• Establish andmaintaina professional and effective working environment with your team members
• Responsible for communicating workflow and any other necessary information between team members and necessary Departments
• Empowered to make decisions based on workflow and daily production requirements
• Identify,prioritizeand delegate team members to achieve a consistent and productive workflow
• Enhance a positive work environment by leading through example.
• Responsible for coaching and training team members
• Apply problem-solving and time-management skills to enhance productivity

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an all-encompassing list of all responsibilities, duties, and skilled required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.