Pharmacist in Charge

Under indirect supervision, provides oversight for all pharmaceutical care services by dispensing medication, monitoring patients’ drug therapies, and providing consultation to medical and nursing staff; responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all opening and closing procedures and process followed either personally or through their designee.
• Represent the facility in all state and federal regulatory audits, visits, and communication.
• Represent the facility in all state and federal regulatory audits, visits, and communication.
• Writing of production and operational SOP’s
• Supervising all staff pharmacists and staff
• Exercises sound professional judgement in assuming responsibility for the medication use process and for patient outcomes, following pre-established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Oversees the efficient dispensing, processing, and recording of prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, and/or other authorized healthcare providers.
• Communicates with providers to influence optimal drug therapy in accordance with approved protocols and current practice.
• Monitors patients’ drug therapy and provides drug information to patients and healthcare providers.
• Oversees and directs pharmacy technical staff in the execution of technical functions.
• Based on an understanding of patient variables including but not limited to age, sex, and other physical characteristics, monitors the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned.
• Screens medication orders for correctness, incompatibilities, and contraindications; communicates problems to patients, nursing staff, and/or physicians.
• Suggests therapeutic and cost-effective substitutions while maintaining quality of service.
• Maintains awareness of medication change information, new products, and state and federal regulations.
• Confers with and assists medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients.
• Provides medication information and pharmacokinetic dosing advice.
• Ensures that the pharmacy provides the optimal drug therapy to patients as evidence by proper drug selection, dose, route, duration of therapy, and cost effectiveness.
• Develops, implements, and coordinates pharmacy programs and enhances the quality of existing services in specialty area.
• Ensures compliance with legal issue including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in pharmacy.
• Must be currently licensed to practice in the state.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Current knowledge of pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles and medical terminology.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharmaceutical services.
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies.
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
• Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Bilingual skills a plus.