Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Overview

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the pharmacy manager and/or pharmacy supervisor, performs all duties necessary to provide for the efficient daily operation of the pharmacy, providing quality products and services to infusion therapy patients.

Scope of Responsibilities:  Responsible for the implementation and adherence to AristaCare policies as it relates to the provision of the highest quality health care service to our patients.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, policies and procedures and accrediting body standards.
• Interprets and evaluates all physician's medication orders to assure therapeutic appropriateness, cost effectiveness, accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately maintains all legally required records.
• Directly supervises pharmacy support personnel and/or interns in the appropriate mixing, packaging and labeling of pharmaceuticals.
• Proficient CPR software usage
• Assists in training and orientation of new employees.
• Provides technical and clinical information and communicates results of monitoring activities to patients, nurses and physicians as required regarding the contents, utilization, therapeutic actions, possible adverse reactions or interactions of drugs.
• Initiates, reviews and updates all AristaCare required documentation per Policy and Procedure (P&P).
• Follows established procedures for DME and supply procurement and maintains appropriate inventory levels and preferred product selection of drugs, solutions and supplies.
• Accurately compounds IV admixtures, utilizing appropriate technique, performing checks and double checks, per P&P.
• Adheres to stability and compatibility guidelines and quality control procedures.
• Maintains procedures for appropriate security of all legend items, including controlled
• Performs accurate computer order-entry, labeling and dispensing.
• Participates with nurses and physicians in all clinical activities as requited, including start of care prospective review of medical and drug histories, pharmacokinetic dosing, dosage monitoring for compromised patients, reviewing laboratory test results, attending patient care conferences, develop and update patient specific plan of care (POC), patient discharge consultation.
• Participates in the referral acceptance/denial process and product, device and supply selection.
• Participates in on-call rotations.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities, educational programs and departmental/branch meetings.
• Drives the Primary Case Management Model (PCMM) in daily interactions through the delegation of non-cognitive activities such as (but not limited to) lab packing to support personnel, ordering only clinically necessary and cost effective labs and facilitation of positive patient outcomes with patients, nursing agencies, and other healthcare providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Serves as Process Owner as assigned.
• Serves as compliance officer.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in Pharmacy or a Pharm.D. from an accredited college or university;

Experience:

• Prefer one year of experience in an IV alternate site environment or equivalent work experience.

Credential/Licensure Required:

• Current license for state of practice.
• Current CPR certification if involved with direct patient contact.
• Valid driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance coverage per AristaCare’s policy.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Required Training:

• HIPAA Privacy Course
• HIPAA Security Course

Job Skill Requirements:

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, nurses and physicians.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret graphs. Should have the ability to solve word problems and algebraic equations. Must be able to make accurate pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Computer ability (word processing, data base and spreadsheet programs, etc.)

Management Skills Required:

• Customer Service: Must provide timely and accurate responses to all business associates and customers
• Planning: Must develop effective plans, objectives and goals that achieve desired results in a timely manner
• Organization: Must organize work in a systematic way, establish clear lines of responsibility, and delegate effectively
• Communication: Must write and speak clearly and effectively at all levels, listen and be attentive to others
• Decision Making: Analyze data and make and/or implement effective decisions in a timely manner
• Technology: Must use technology to its fullest potential to achieve department and corporate goals

Leadership Skills Required:

• Leadership: Gains acceptance of ideas and accomplishes goals through subordinates, peers and teams
• Personnel Development: Selects, trains, coaches and develops associates and teams for peak performance
• Teamwork: Must strengthen team performance by sharing information, establishing guidelines and celebrating success
• Empowerment: Demonstrates positive and active ownership of one’s responsibilities and fosters the same in others
• Employee Relations: Provides and solicits constructive feedback, evaluates performance and takes corrective action

Behavioral Traits:

• Intuitive/Open minded: Must be able to see opportunities, develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
• Achievement Drive/Commitment: Driven to achieve goals, objectives and results. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement
• Positive/Supportive: Inspires and shows faith in others, builds a positive and supportive work environment
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing business needs. To balance multiple priorities and deliver under pressure