MID Pharmacist

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The general pay scale for this position at MOH is $115,805.29 - $178,161.98 per year. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, etc.

The MID Pharmacist oversees oral therapy pharmaceutical care plans, including initial patient evaluations, development of care plans, and ensuring treatment plans are carried out. Coordinates with clinical providers to ensure all aspects of pharmaceutical care are delivered in a safe and timely manner. Dispenses medications according to professional standards and practices. Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges, and inventory. Serves as temporary leader in the absence of the Mgr, MID Pharmacy Services. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, including the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts initial patient evaluations and work-ups regarding disease status and anticipated prescribed therapy, including health histories and other relevant patient data to optimize drug therapy.

• Coordinates with physician staff and service providers in planning and implementing patient care plans to ensure the safe and timely delivery of drug therapy. Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient clinical chart, including communication with other healthcare professionals.

• Establishes therapeutic objectives and monitors patients for desired therapeutic outcomes, including the detection of adverse reactions and complications associated with therapy. Recommends modifications in drug therapy if indicated.

• Provides counseling and answers questions from patients and family concerning drug therapy. Instructs patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake and warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.

• Assists with medication access.

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Reviews and performs QA checks on all new and repeat medication orders, including evaluation of patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess for any incompatibilities.

• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval before dispensing.

• Checks all prescriptions for completeness and calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.

• Organizes and directs the technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.

• Properly disposes of all hazardous materials or medications when necessary.

• Participates in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs as necessary. Receives new drug education from pharmaceutical representatives; remains abreast of new information. Monitors and informs staff of new drug regulations.

• Temporary Leadership: In the absence of the Mgr, MID Pharmacy Services, serves as the temporary leader of the pharmacy, reporting to the practice Executive Director.

• Assists with policy, guideline, and counseling guide development and handling of hazardous drugs processes. Ensures that record keeping is compliant with practice standards.

Accreditation Standards:

• Ensure adherence to all relevant accreditation standards for pharmacy services.

• Maintain proper documentation and records in compliance with accreditation requirements.

• Participate in accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.

• Minimum two years' experience as a registered pharmacist, preferably within a retail pharmacy.

• Oncology or specialty area background preferred.

• Valid state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be offered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Typically supervises: Physician Dispensing Assistant/MID Tech(s) but may have other reports depending on practice organizational structure.

• Typically supervised by: Mgr, MID Pharmacy Services. May report to other roles depending on practice organizational structure.