Pharmacist

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and controlling medications. Complies with all federal and state drug laws and adheres to infection-control procedures. Provides pharmacological information and develops clinic staffs pharmacological knowledge. Organizes, directs, and verifies the technicians work. Acts as the pharmacist-in-charge in the absence of the Pharmacy Director.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders. Detects any therapeutic incompatibilities. (52%)
2. Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals. (5%)
3. Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies, advises interventions when necessary. (5%)
4. Completes pharmacy operational requirements by organizing and directing technicians work flow. Verifies their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals, order entries, charges, and inspections. (17%)
5. Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals. Counsels patients on drug therapies. (15%)
6. Complies with federal and state drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration. (3%)
7. Maintains records for controlled substances. Removes outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory. (3%)

Note:  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for the job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MARGINAL JOB DUTIES

1. Protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection-control protocols.
2. Maintains a safe and clean working environment.
3. Maintains pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops, conferences.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.

Licensure: Current Michigan Pharmacist license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required.

Experience: Previous supervisory experience of Pharmacy staff, preferred. Strong familiarity with issues of compliance for state and federal regulations.

Skills: Computer skills. Knowledge of Pharmacy program literacy. Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred).

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.

Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Hours of Work: Full-time or Part-time; Flexible and varied; as assigned.

Travel: Generally not a requirement of this position.  If needed, reimbursement in accordance with GLBHC travel policy.

GLBHC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and or local laws.