Supervisor – Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Clinical Manager, Pharmacy Operations Manager

Supervises – Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Interns, Pharmacy Residents

Key Interactions – Pharmacists, Pharmacy technicians, Nurses, Physicians, Pharmacy Students, Pharmacy Interns, Pharmacy Residents and other Facility Staff

Duties (included but not limited to):

· Comply with facility policy and procedures

· Comply with all regulatory standards and requirements

· Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”

· Have knowledge of the patient population served and apply that knowledge in the care of those patients

· Comply with facility pharmacy schedule to work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team

· Assess the status of the patient and determine whether the prescribed medications are optimally meeting the patient’s needs and goals of care

· Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of patient’s active medication therapy

· Recognize untreated medical issues that could be improved or resolved with appropriate medication therapy

· Monitor patient progress for regimen effectiveness and safety

· Counsel/advise patients and family members regarding medication therapy regimens

· Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to provide clinical pharmacy services and direct patient care activities

· Provide general clinical services such as pharmacokinetic-based dosing, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, nutrition support, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by pharmacy leadership

· Demonstrate proficiency in clinical pharmacokinetic concepts and independently provide clinical pharmacokinetic services

· Demonstrate proficiency in anticoagulation therapy and independently provide pharmacy anticoagulation services

· Demonstrate proficiency in clinical microbiology and infectious disease pharmacology and assist with the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program

· Assist with clinical initiatives as appropriate

· Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients

· Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose

· Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication regimens or alternatives to medical staff

· Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely

· Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promotes rational drug therapy selection

· Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions

· Support and participate in the goals of the organization’s quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication-related initiatives

· Participate in continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operations/clinical) including but not limited to medication use evaluations

· Provide input for improving pharmacy computer system programs relating to pharmacy, nursing and physician programs

· Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions

· Identify areas for improved efficiency

· Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate

· Train and participate with Code Team as assigned

· Train and participate with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned

· Participate in facility and division meetings as deemed appropriate by pharmacy leadership

· Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system

· Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals

· Maintain appropriate controlled substance records as appropriate

· Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems

· Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedures

· Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and provides support to the whole pharmacy team

· Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively

· Register with Texas State Board of Pharmacy as a preceptor

· Participate in training of pharmacy residents, new pharmacists, pharmacy students and technicians

· Act as supervisor in charge as assigned

· Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Organization – proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources

· Communication – communicates clearly and concisely

· Judgment – Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience. Considers all impacted areas in decision process. Seeks advice where applicable. Judgment sensible and reliable.

· Customer Orientation – establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting or exceeding expectations.

· Interpersonal Skills – able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external parties

· PC Skills – demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office, Meditech, and purchasing vendor applications and others as required

· Policies and Procedures – articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems

· Basic Skills – able to perform mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, punctuate properly, spell correctly and transcribe accurately

EDUCATION

· B.S. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

· PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy preferred