What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Director position at Pratt Regional Medical Center?
Summary
Job Summary: Directs and coordinates the activities and functions of the hospital pharmacy by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Plans and implements procedures in hospital pharmacy according to hospital policies and legal requirements. Reviews and analyzes records to indicate prescribing trends, excessive usage and reports quarterly to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Works on the preparation of the pharmacy budget and department reports required by hospital administrators. Attends medical staff meetings to advise and inform hospital physicians and mid-levels of drug applications and characteristics. Observes pharmacy personnel at work and develops quality assurance techniques to ensure safe, legal, and ethical practices. Organizes daily activities in conjunction with staffing needs so that all assignments are completed within established timeframes and required meetings are attended. Ensures that pharmacy staff have the necessary skills and equipment to provide appropriate pharmaceutical care. Coordinates routine rounds to check Pyxis units, reconciles narcotic documentation, and clarifies medication administration records with pharmacy records. Ensures that departmental commitment to patient care consists of promptly, accurately, and courteously responding to physician, nursing, and patient requests. Utilizes CPOE for physician orders. Maintains a working environment of collaborative and respectful employees that support the mission and vision of Pratt Regional Medical Center. Supervises the refilling of medication areas, Pyxis med-stations and maintains controlled substance security and control by utilizing Pyxis CII safety. Manages ordering pharmaceuticals and supplies while maintaining appropriate control of inventory throughout the facility. Will be responsible for assistance in the maintenance of 340B drug program. Reviews and revises policies and procedures for the department. Coordinates clinical pharmacy services to include but not be limited to the following: answering drug information requests, drug therapy monitoring, prevention of drug interactions, patient education, responding to code blue situations, medication reconciliation and contributing towards in-service education of staff. Maintains current Kansas Board of Pharmacy License, DEA permit, and Medicare requirements for the department. Coordinates drug recalls from manufacturers and maintains a process for the control of outdated medications.
Job Qualifications: Must be a registered pharmacist and licensed in the state of Kansas. Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a doctoral degree and at least 2 year of related experience.
Compensation/Benefits: Salaried Exempt Position with competitive wages and excellent fringe benefit program. Salary commensurate with experience.
