• Rotates through all work areas of the pharmacy including hospital, outpatient clinics, and retail pharmacy setting.

• Performs careful and accurate work in any technical area as assigned

• Adheres to hospital regulations and state/federal standards and guidelines

• Screens department telephone calls, e-mail and voice messages

• Prepares medications and supplies for dispensing, including but not limited to barcode packaging of medications, compounded medications, sterile compounding, and controlled substances for individual patients as well as hospital departments and other services (eg. crash cart kits)

• Labels medication accurately and appropriately, in accordance with state and federal regulations

• Completes stocking of automated dispensing systems (e.g. Omnicell)

• Monitors for outdated medication/supplies in pharmacy and automated dispensing machines and coordinates destruction/return per department policy including medical clinic samples and stock

• Transports medications, drug delivery devices and other pharmacy equipment from the pharmacy to nursing units and clinic areas.

• Maintains, orders and stocks medication and pharmacy supplies in the pharmacy department

• Assists with department billing of pharmacy stocked medications.

• Performs monthly nursing unit inspections to ensure appropriate medication storage and record keeping while maintaining records of such as required

• Assists in collecting and reporting quality assurance data for the department

• Assists department in maintaining accurate record keeping in accordance to state and federal requirements, including controlled substances control/inventory

• Cleans laminar flow hood daily, per department policy and assures routine maintenance schedule/documentation per regulations

• Performs sterile compounding utilizing strict aseptic technique under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, including but not limited to IV antibiotics, large volume parenteral fluids and chemotherapy

• Is knowledgeable and adheres to all safety practices while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to bio-hazardous pharmaceuticals/materials

• Assists in the preparation, development, implementation and attainment of departmental projects, goals and policies

• Attends in-services, on the job training and continuing education programs to maintain competencies and certification

• Assists in training new employees/students

• Communicates effectively with other departments/members of the healthcare team

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
None

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Support and abide by all Standards of Behavior.
2. Uses AIDET/Patient satisfaction initiatives.
3. Practices Service Recovery when there is a perceived service failure.
4. Takes responsibility to stay informed by reading emails, newsletter, departmental and organizational communication boards, and attending departmental meetings and employee forums.
5. Grooming and dress routinely expresses respect for patients and coworkers. Also demonstrates concern for the appearance of the work environment by helping to keep the facility and work areas clean and orderly at all times.
6. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines of the organization. Attends meetings and in-service programs as required. Comes to rounding prepared and is accountable for attending rounding.
7. Organizes and expresses ideas clearly, using appropriate documentation and communication methods. Responds to requests from patients and coworkers in a timely manner, and communicates with them to ensure they are satisfied and that their needs are being met. Accepts constructive feedback in a positive manner. When involved in a negative conversation will turn the conversation in a positive direction.
8. Complies with all policies and regulations governing the activities of the organization. Participate in process improvement. Supports administration and the efforts for improvement and is part of the solution to the problems.
9. Supports goals and objectives of department and organization.
10. Performance exemplifies financial stewardship and budget sensitivity.
11. Is aware of differences and is sensitive to the needs of different cultures. Modifies behaviors and communications to accommodate these differences.
12. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care and service to customers and/or patients based on their physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and other related needs. Exemplifies and encourages others to focus on the customer and fosters an environment where customer service is a priority.
13. Maintains positive attitude and demonstrates commitment to the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values at all times. Supports and participates in the Strategic Excellence Initiatives to demonstrate commitment and loyalty to the organization. Versatile, takes initiative and displays pride in their work. Does not participate in rumors or speculation.
14. Participates in performance improvement activities at both the departmental and organizational levels.
15. Never accesses or divulges confidential information without clear authorization and a genuine need-to-know. Is aware of HIPAA regulations and acts accordingly.
16. Identifies personal strengths and weaknesses, and targets areas for self-development. Participates in educational opportunities and works toward developing new skills and enhancing existing skills.
17. Reports any and all accidents and incidents promptly and completely. Reports and/or corrects safety hazards as encountered. Demonstrates awareness of safety regulations and policies of the organization in daily work.
18. Builds rapport with coworkers to support a team environment. Exchanges ideas and contributes skills that complement those of the other team members. Fulfills commitments to team members.
19. Manages time and prioritizes tasks to ensure that deadlines are met. Utilizes available resources when needed.
20. Volunteers to assist with employee activities and committees. Also supports and participates in community events.
21. Represents CMA positively in the community. Behaviors including criticizing, condemning and complaining about CMA or the communities in our service area in public are not acceptable. We will praise each other, commend the hospital and focus on the positive aspects of the hospital when in public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Education, Experience, and Training
a. High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) preferred.
b. Minimum 2 years of previous pharmacy experience is required and may include one of the following:
i. Inpatient hospital-pharmacy is desirable.
ii. Retail pharmacy
iii. Other pharmacy
c. Prefer greater than 3-years previous experience in a pharmacy and/or healthcare setting.
d. Must possess a valid state Pharmacy Technician registration with the State of Iowa within 30 days of hire.
d. Must possess a Certification (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or other accredited entity within one year of hire date.
e. Must possess knowledge of medications and medical supplies.
f. Must possess basic understanding of pharmacy practices and procedures.
g. Must have the ability to work with associated technologies relevant to the position.
h. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form, needs and solutions with all levels of the organization.
i. Must possess valid Mandatory Reporter training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse.
j. Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
Lesa Waddell - Director of Human Resources
Compass Memorial Healthcare
300 West May Street
Marengo, IA 52301
Email: lwaddell@compassmemorial.org
Phone: (319) 642-8026
Fax: (319) 642-8009