Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Pharmacist In Charge

We're seeking a Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to join our team of compassionate caregivers. Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate caregivers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development with the latest technologies. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants NM offers low property taxes and inexpensive housing costs.

Cibola General Hospital provides services in general surgery, 24-hour Emergency care, Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics, Pathology, Pediatric Dentistry, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab, and skilled care beds are provided.

Job Summary: The Pharmacist in Charge is responsible for operational and compliance duties as well as routine operations of the department. When on duty the PIC will fill orders for drugs, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide drug information and is responsible for all clinical aspects of patient drug therapy.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy laws and regulations, audits and inspections.
• Manage inventory/returns/recalls and ensure proper storage of medications.
• Automated Dispensing Cabinet Super user: Omnicell
• 340 B management: routine accumulations and audits
• Ensure accurate billing of medications.
• Electronic Health Record: formulary maintenance in Cerner
• Ensure Sterile Compounding compliance
• Ensure the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials and dangerous drugs.
• Maintain licensure
• PIC will be evaluated for pharmacy competency annually by Director of Pharmacy using the "Pharmacy Competency Checklist" at the end of this documentation.
• Maintain adequate drug supply.
• Prepare, compound, label and dispense drugs.
• Have the ability to assess, interpret and communicated age specific criteria in medications therapy.
• Maintain records of Pharmacy Department transactions as required by applicable law and departmental policy.
• Participate in approved continuing education programs to enhance professional capabilities.
• Perform clinical duties as required by Medical Staff and Departmental policies and drug protocols and at personal discretion when necessary.
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with physicians, nurses, other health professionals, patients and all other departments. This includes education for nursing and patients.
• Supervise technical personnel in the department.
• Participate in Rapid Response Team (code blue situations).
• Understand and act in accordance with CGH'S Compliance policy/Code of Conduct.
• Report to the compliance Coordinator any conduct or activity, either observed or made aware of, that could be considered questionable, unethical or illegal.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education/Licensure Requirements:

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy, Pharm D. preferred.
• Currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of New Mexico as confirmed by the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy.
• At least 1-2 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Work Schedule: Full-time: Minimum of 32 hours per week. Includes weekends and Holidays as necessary.

Professional Experience: Ability to: perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; respond quickly to emergency requests set priorities and solve problems; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs or neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check, reference checks and a post-offer drug screen.
• Must be employment eligible as verified by the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the Government Services Administration (GSA).
• Tuberculin screening required annually
• Hospital required vaccinations
• Hospital required competencies
• Must be able to meet the physical conditions of the position

Benefits

We offer a competitive wage, health, dental, vision, critical illness and life insurance benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, $0 generic prescription drugs, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness programs, gym discounts and Home Workout Program. Qualified positions may offer sign on bonuses or relocation. Your recruiter can provide you with additional information on benefits.