Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Position Located : Valentine NE
Compensation : Competitive wage
Comprehensive Benefit Package :
- Health Insurance : Co-pay or HSA plan options : 100% paid for Employee
- Dental : 100% paid for Employee
- Vision : 100% paid for Employee
- 50,000 Group Life Insurance with AD&D
- Long-Term Disability : 100% paid for Employee
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Supplemental Insurances : Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident
- Retirement Plan : 457 plan Pre-Tax and Roth options
Position Summary
The Clinical Pharmacist is a professional healthcare employee who performs specific job responsibilities, governed by the Nebraska DHHS Pharmacy Statutes, for the Cherry County Hospital and Clinic. An individual who is responsible for the day to day activities in the pharmacy; who reports to the Pharmacy Director, and is accountable to the same. An individual with the duty of providing pharmaceutical services to all hospital services and disciplines, working as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide the best health care to our patients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
Dispensing medications as prescribed by a suitably licensed professional. All dispensing functions are the responsibility of the pharmacist. If done by a technician or intern, the work must be checked and verified by a pharmacistCompounding and preparing ordered pharmaceutical preparations, including intravenous additive solutions, and chemotherapyCleans and disinfects sterile product (IV) preparation roomsSupervising all clinical functions of pharmacy interns and technicians, as required by regulationPreparing TPN solutions. Aiding in the monitoring of total parental nutrition (TPN) patients as required.Monitoring patients under the Antimicrobial Stewardship programMonitoring patient medications with respect to dosing, for renal or hepatic adjustmentsFielding medication inquiries from staff members including nursing and providersConsulting with physician and nursing staff concerning availability, form, side effects, incompatibilities, therapeutic substitution, and hazards of currently available drugsContacting and conferring with physicians if there are any questions, or irregularities regarding medication ordersCompleting medication reconciliation with patients, with counseling as necessary; and maintaining patient profiles in the chart as appropriateMaintaining inventory and records of narcotics. Investigating, and documenting on any discrepancies of controlled medications (C2, C3-5), and reporting to the Pharmacy DirectorWatching for any signs of potential medication diversion, and reporting to the Pharmacy DirectorRecording prescription information in all necessary databases, including the Nebraska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, as requiredMaintaining departmental records as required.Packages medications into U / D containers, including bulk oral liquidsEnters medication orders into computerized system, from written or verbal orders, or per verified facility protocols verified annually by the Medical StaffBuilding medications, order strings, and updating drug dictionaries as needed in the electronic health record.Submitting, reviewing, and completing computer related tasks and training as appropriate. Making computer entries as required.Building and maintaining medications and rates for the medication pumpsOrganizing daily operational duties. Pharmacy interns, technicians, and clerical personnel are directed by a Pharmacist.Completing and auditing patient charges and conferring with financial staff, as needed, to ensure accurate billing for patientsAssuming purchasing and inventory control responsibility under established policies, as set out by the Pharmacy Director.Call responsibilities as assignedDeveloping and presenting in service training programs for other institutional professionals.Developing, reviewing, and revising medication policies and procedures as assigned by the Pharmacy DirectorServing on committees or attending meetings as necessary (may include P&T committee, Antimicrobial Stewardship committee, Pharmacy / Nursing meetings, etc.)Attends and contributes to department staff meetings and in service programs as assignedMaintaining open communication with the Pharmacy Director, with pharmacy staff, and with other departments; as necessary, in the course of normal pharmacy operations.Establishing goals in measurable terms; evaluating and revising goal projection with a supervisor during scheduled evaluations.Instructing, evaluating, and initiating goal setting with technicians and clerical personnel, as directed by a supervisor.Alerts supervisor to accident producing hazards and promotes safety; knowledgeable of fire and evacuation protocolsMakes economical use of time, supplies, and equipmentMaintains an organized and hygienic working areaMaking recommendations to the Pharmacy Director regarding any necessary equipment or other improvements for daily operationsRespects and preserves patient confidential information. Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintainedKnowledgeable of the Quality Assurance projects in the department, and active in quality improvementKnowledgeable of Pharmacy Department policies and procedures, and is in compliance with themRemains current and up to date on pharmacy laws, and regulations, and practices in compliance with themKnowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and proceduresComplies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policiesMaintains compliance and familiarity with all pertinent hospital policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as assigned by Director of PharmacyAdditional Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :
Receives medication inventory orders, and updates system as necessaryRestocks pharmacy shelves and supplies, as neededParticipating in the annual inventory as neededUpdates medication price changes; assists other departments with medication charging informationPrepares medication daily fill, as neededChecks medication outdates, as neededChecks and refills automated medication systems and various floor stocks, as neededReviewing and maintaining medication outdates in the pharmacy, ambulance, pyxis, and any medication boxes (including the crash carts), or floor stock; either directly, or with the help of other appropriate staff.Reviewing automated medication system reports, and editing any counts or configurations as neededSkills and Abilities Required
Must be able to read, write and understand policies, procedures, and regulationsBasic computer skillsSatisfactory communication skillsGood reading and comprehension skillsAbility to work under stress and adapt to changeMust be knowledgeable of state and federal confidentiality laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, and be familiar with and follow all policies, procedures and instructions regarding the privacy and security of protected health information applicable to the position.Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Physical mobility to be able to restock supplies and medications on existing shelvingAbility to use available protective equipment to protect against potentially toxic substances / infectious diseasePhysically able to perform computer operationsDirect reports
Pharmacy Interns, Technicians, and Clerical Personnel as needed
Requirements :
Minimum Job Requirements
Eighteen (18) years of age or olderBachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Hospital Pharmacy Administration or PharmDMust meet State requirements for Pharmacist by the Nebraska Board of PharmacyMinimum of three years experience in hospital pharmacy preferred, but not required; with minimum one year experience in hospital pharmacy highly preferredMust not have ever been convicted of any drug-related misdemeanor or felonyAbility to work with other health care professionals
