Pharmacist

Pharmacist Position At TJ Samson Community HospitalTJ Samson Community Hospital is looking for a highly motivated pharmacist to work in a Clinic-based outpatient pharmacy. Duties include oversight and accountability operational aspects of a pharmacy. In addition, duties may include: dispensing, patient advocacy, and clinical support, patient consultation, medication therapy management, management of high-risk patients and complex drug therapies, and some specialty pharmacy workflows.ResponsibilitiesAccountable for all aspects of the pharmacy daily duties and operational performanceResponsible for dispensing and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of medications to all customersMaintains open communication and is available to customers and practitioner sites for consultationProvide professional consultation to both patients and prescribers of partner health facilityCompletes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians' workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.Maintain a professional presence throughout the designated facility and hospital.Assure pharmacy services and activities are carried out to meet goals and standards of TJ Samson Community Hospital.Other duties as assigned with specific rolls in compliance, clinical management, and performance improvementClinical ManagementEnsure that all responsibilities of this position and pharmacy operations are fulfilled in a timely and accurate manner.Performs pharmacist duties as needed (see Responsibilities).Participates in the pharmacy's Performance Improvement program.Reports any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.Follows clinical guidelines and enhance the delivery of evidence-based programs to address patient safety, over-/under-utilization, medication therapy management, medication adherenceProvides medication therapy management to selected patientsConsult with practitioners in the field as needed to improve organization processes and patient outcomesQualificationsPharmD: Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy, preferredCurrent license to practice Pharmacy in Kentucky or ability to obtain, and maintains all required CE3+ years of experience management experience preferred5+ years of experience retail pharmacy, preferred340B understanding and experience preferredAbility to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.Experience researching and deciphering Medicare and Medicaid regulations.Experience in auditing operational areas preferred.Ability to exercise considerable judgment, maintain confidentiality and act in a diplomatic manner.Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.Exhibits strong leadership skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, a collaborative styleA decisive individual who possesses a strategic focus as well as an operational, implementation and detail-oriented perspective.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple prioritiesProficient in Microsoft Office and industry related software programsExcellent communication skills including verbal and written communicationOrganizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions in this job description.The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit, as well as talk and hear.The employee is required to use hands to operate vehicles and office equipment.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Functional DemandsSitting - 16-31%Walking - 16-31%Standing - 16-31%Bending/Squatting - 1-15%Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%Twisting - 16-31%Visual and Hearing RequirementsMust be able to see with corrective eyewear.Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.Physical/Environmental DemandsLifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistanceCarrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistancePulling - Up to 100 lbsPushing - Up to 100 lbsEssential FunctionsDelivers medications from pharmacy to nursing units.Leaves pharmacy within 10 minutes of scheduled rounds and completes rounds within 15-20 minutes.Delivers medication to proper unit, picks up orders, requisitions and other materials in out-box and handles transfer items properly.Accurately fills requisitions, initial and dates sheets. Maintains proper stock in picking areas; removes any outdates discovered.Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control.Checks that all items and tasks are completed by end of shift.Fills list properly indicated with charges/credits. Medications filled in a timely manner.Fills list initiated and dated when completed; left for computerized checking.Accurately posts charges and credits in timely manner.Assures patients are charge for proper drugs/quantities.Delivers controlled substances to nursing units after pharmacist fills orders; obtains nursing signatures prior to leaving nursing unit.Performs sorting and filing functions as needed. Prepares proof-of-use forms based on unit needs.Picks up any expired/unusable narcotics from nursing units and returns to pharmacist for disposition.Properly performs aseptic compounding of para=enteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms.Keeps ample stock prepared and ready, while minimizing waste and overstock.Responsible for maintaining temperature logs and maintaining compliance with 797 regulations.Drugs prepackaged properly; labeled correctly.Prepackaging control logs maintained as required.All prepackaging items submitted for pharmacist check prior to putting into stock.Provides consistent performance in regards to medication errors and accuracy.Uses appropriate judgment refers problems to pharmacist if needed.Communicates effectively, does not leave assigned duties incomplete.Organizes time effectively to meet changing workload demands.Department as a whole meets cost initiative (perform under budget for fiscal year).Organizational ExpectationsT.J. PledgeI Will Show Compassion-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customerI Will Cooperate With Others-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake-never underestimate the power of an apology-refrain from blame and judgment-bring a sense of calm to stressful situationsI Will Collaborate With Others-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together