Dispensing Pharmacist

Description

Job Summary

The Dispensing Pharmacist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing of medications to our residents. This position requires a licensed pharmacist with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a dedication to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Key Responsibilities

1. Medication Dispensing and Verification:
   • Accurately dispense medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
   • Conduct thorough medication reviews to identify any potential interactions or contraindications.
2. Clinical Consultation:
   • Provide clinical expertise to the healthcare team, offering guidance on appropriate medication selection, dosage adjustments, and therapeutic alternatives.
3. Medication Management:
   • Oversee the medication administration process, ensuring residents receive their medications in a timely and accurate manner.
   • Collaborate with nursing staff to address any concerns or questions related to medications.
4. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations governing the practice of pharmacy in a skilled nursing facility.
   • Stay updated on changes in pharmacy laws and regulations that may impact the facility.
5. Quality Assurance:
   • Conduct regular audits of medication records and processes to maintain high standards of quality and accuracy.
   • Implement corrective actions and improvements as needed.
6. Pharmacy Operations:
   • Manage inventory levels, order medications and supplies, and conduct routine inspections to ensure compliance with storage and handling requirements.
7. Collaborative Care:
   • Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication regimens, address therapeutic concerns, and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
8. Adverse Event Reporting:
   • Promptly report any adverse drug reactions or medication errors and take appropriate action to prevent reoccurrence.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) and possess a valid Alabama pharmacist license.
• Prior experience working as a pharmacist with a good understanding of pharmacy operations and dispensing procedures. Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Flexibility to work on an as-needed basis.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, exhibit ethical behavior, and demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and well-being.

Working Conditions

• Works in office area(s), warehouse, pharmacy, and some positions work in a long-term care environment (i.e. nursing home, drug rooms, nurses’ stations, resident rooms, etc.).
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with customers, and customer representatives, family members, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicate with the designated facility staff, nursing personnel, residents, or family members.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is involved in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Education

Must possess and maintain any and all necessary active and unencumbered certifications, degrees, or licenses in the necessary state, to the extent the position requires such certifications, degrees, or licenses.

Specific Requirements

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation) (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to read, speak, and understandably write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with customers, residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this company, which include a medical and physical examination if the position requires.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

All Other Duties as Assigned.

I understand this job description and its requirements; I understand that this is not an exclusive list of the job functions and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned; I understand the job functions may be altered by management without notice and that I am an at-will employee.

Accommodations

The company is an equal opportunity employer and recognizes that an individual with a disability may require accommodation to enable the individual to successfully perform a job function. I understand that I should discuss with my supervisor any needed accommodation. I agree to cooperate with the company in identifying and discussing any available reasonable accommodation that may enable me to perform the essential function(s) of my position.