Controls medications by monitoring 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.
Manages the workflow processes which may include pharmacist verification, labeling/packaging, quality assurance with barcode verification and drug images and delivery with barcode tote checking.
Utilizes computer systems to screen for drug interactions, therapeutic duplication, drug-disease contradictions, drug allergies, geriatric precautions, drug-food precautions and adult min-max dose checking.
Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals; counseling patents on drug therapies.
Develops staff pharmacological knowledge by participating in clinical programs; training pharmacy staff, interns, residents and health care professionals.
Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration by monitoring unit inspections, maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory, follows disposal of drugs per drug disposal guidelines.
Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
Minimal travel including overnight stay as necessary
Meets Expectations of Excellence for position.
Supports campuses, departmental goals and the overall objectives of the Company.
Complies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct.
Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and team-oriented approach.
Maintains required licenses or certifications in good standing with the State.
Complies with all Company policies, procedures, rules and standards.
Bachelors of Science (B. S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Licenses/Certifications
North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX)
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE)
State-specific license where required
Experience
Five (5) years’ experience in a pharmacy environment preferred. Healthcare, senior living industry or long-term care environment preferred.
Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
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