Pharmacist/PIC - FullTime (Critical Access Hospital)

Northern Cochise Community Hospital is a 24 bed Critical Access Hospital in Willcox, AZ.  The Pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of the hospital pharmacy and for input and consultation with Rural Health Clinic medications. This is a one-pharmacist facility and the director functions as a working pharmacist.  

Summary:  Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer/CNO or designated administrator, Pharmacist/PIC is responsible for planning, budgeting, directing and supervising pharmacy activities and personnel.  Acts as a resource for all healthcare providers, and monitors efficacy and safety of medication administration.

Essential Functions: 

Develops departmental goals and objectives and implements policies and procedures.

Participates in and implements Quality Improvement activities, such as medical error prevention.

Acts as a liaison with Nursing and medical staff for prescriptions, orders, patient reactions, etc.

Manages and oversees department budget.

Prepares, directs, and maintains departmental reports.

Secondary Functions:

Advises patients and family on use of various medications and dosage.

Supervises inventory control to meet patient needs.

Selects vendors and directly inspects pharmaceutical items received.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Management responsibilities may include the following:

 Cost and Revenue

• Engage in business development
• Manage inventory/supply costs
• Manage staff costs
• Prepare budgets/manage variances
• Review charges and daily billing

 Manages department compliance with licensing and certification standards

• Conduct annual review of policy and procedures
• Initiate new policies and procedures

Manages quality assurance, performance improvement and patient/staff safety/risk

• Establish patient and staff safety procedures
• Establish Quality indicators and analysis data
• Initiate performance activities

Prepares annual performance and operational goals and targeted activities

• Monitor progress of goals and activities

 Staff Management

• Conduct employee performance evaluations
• Conduct staff meetings
• Conduct training/orientation
• Establish work schedule
• Interview and select staff

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of an accredited pharmaceutical program. 

1-2 years previous hospital experience preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Current, unrestricted Pharmacist License from the AZ State Board of Pharmacy.

Current, BLS/CPR Certification (American Heart Association Only) upon date of hire, and maintained.

 Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of hospital-based pharmacy operations. 

Excellent written and verbal communication.

Must be detailed oriented, have tactical planning ability and able to work in a fast paced high volume setting. 

Ability to maintain and develop professional growth