Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Working at Cibola General Hospital makes a big difference in our community!

Cibola General Hospital Rooted in Grants, New Mexico - Your Community Hospital

Since opening our doors in 1959, Cibola General Hospital has been dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our region. As a critical access hospital in Grants, NM, we play an essential role in delivering care to surrounding rural communities, providing access to important medical services closer to home.

Many of our team members grew up right here in Cibola County. They understand the people we serve because they are part of this community, bringing a level of connection and compassion that shapes every patient experience.  

Our 25-bed critical access hospital allows our compassionate workers to provide excellent patient care in an environment that supports them in their professional growth and development. Cibola General Hospital is one hour from Albuquerque and close to Santa Fe. Known for its mild year-round climate and outdoor activities, Grants New Mexico 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, Podiatry, Primary Care and Radiology with X-ray, CT, MRI. We have three operating rooms including a room for scopes. Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, Clinics, Lab services, Pharmacy, Cardiopulmonary, and Rehab.
Our Mission, Values, & Vision

At Cibola General Hospital , our mission is built on four guiding principles that shape every interaction and every decision we make: C.A.R.E.

• Compassion: Treating every patient with kindness, empathy, and understanding
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for delivering safe, thoughtful care
• Respect: Honoring the dignity and individuality of every person
• Excellence: Striving to provide high-quality care through continuous improvement

These values reflect our commitment to creating a healthcare experience that is personal, accessible, and meaningful for our entire community. Let our family CARE for your family.  

Check Out CGH’s Excellent Benefits - Part of Your Total Rewards Package in this Role!

Benefits

Upon enrolling in our medical plan, employees and their household dependents gain the privilege of accessing any of our services at any of our facilities without the need for a co-pay. Additionally, enjoy a zero co-pay fee for all generic medications, ensuring comprehensive and affordable healthcare for your family. 

Key Benefits :

• Medical and Dental benefits, as well as voluntary Vision benefits.
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match up to 3.5% vested at 2 years, and Roth IRA.
• Basic Life/ADD/FSA tax saving accounts for health and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary long-term disability coverage.
• PTO (max rollover of 520 hours, new hires will access their PTO at 60 days), NM Sick leave.
• Holidays (6 days/year).
• Gym discounts (3 local locations).

Housing Assistance & Fuel Stipend

For employees residing more than 65 miles from our facility, we offer an exciting choice between a fuel stipend or temporary housing, subject to availability. 

Relocation Bonus

Up to $5,000 

Retention Bonuses

CGH offers retention bonuses of up to $3,500. These bonuses will be awarded every five years, starting from your fifth year as a full-time employee.

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $5,250 per calendar year for approved programs

Up to $10,000 for master's degree or higher in leadership roles

Employee Referral Plan

CGH rewards up to $2,000 to employees of the hospital and clinic who identify and refer potential applicantswho are hired into approved positions. The referral incentive will be awarded only for applicants who are hired and successfully complete ninety (90) days of active employment in a regular full-time position in the followingjobs: Registered Nurse, Medical Technologist / Medical Laboratory Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist,Radiologic Technologist, Pharmacist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Physician, Physician’s Assistant, andNurse Practitioner.

POSITION OVERVIEW  

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