STAFF PHARMACIST

Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge, accomplishes the Pharmacy Department’s strategic objectives by planning and organizing the assigned functions required to operate and maintain departmental activities and services. Ensures compliance with all State and Federal Laws and agency regulations and standards are maintained in the performance of all pharmacy functions. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•    Participate in and support efforts to coordinate and execute Antibiotic Stewardship Committee’s goals and objectives in the hospital.
•    Perform the functions of a Pharmacist as defined in the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy Regulations.
•    Perform billing to Medicaid, Medicare, and all other 3rd party insurer patients.
•    Perform within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s and Pharmacy Department’s Policies and Procedures.
•    Responsible for reporting to the Pharmacist-in-Charge any observance of compliance discrepancies or issues. 
•    Report appropriately through the chain of command.
•    Maintain strict patient and employee confidentiality at all times.
•    Maintain a Quality Improvement Program, The Joint Commission standards, Arizona State Statutes, and the SMH Quality/Risk Management program.
•    Maintain cooperative communication with other NHF/SMH departments to coordinate services to enhance patient care.
•    Provide clinical services during code blue and trauma situations.
•    Comply with and ensure all legal restrictions on the profession of pharmacy are followed.
•    Ascertain that drug usage is in accordance with formulary policies.
•    Work with Pharmacy automation system (Pyxis).
•    Interpret and enter/verify orders on inpatients and outpatient computer systems.
•    Monitor medication therapy and maintains medication records
•    Provide medication information to professional staff.
•    Dispense prescriptions and counsel patients.
•    Schedule medication, administrate and maintain MAR’s.
•    Compound prescriptions and IV medications.
•    Order medication and supplies.
•    Check medication stock for expired or unusable stock.
•    Pick up and deliver medication and medication orders.
•    Clean and maintain pharmacy equipment.
•    Perform debits and credits to patient accounts.
•    Keep track of Controlled Substances within the hospital.
•    Respond to all codes as required for patient care in a timely manner.
•    Attend regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding program-related activities.
•    Maintain professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences.
•    Participate in Infection Control, Emergency Codes and Fire Safety Trainings.
•    Meet and comply with company Personnel Policies and Procedures.
•    Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
•    Doctorate’s degree in Pharmacy.
•    Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy. 
•    Three (3) years of progressive work experience in the healthcare industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.  
•    Licensed by a State Board of Pharmacy as a Doctor of Pharmacy. 
•    Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program requirements and background investigation.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:
•    Knowledge of applicable tribal, federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, including The Joint Commission Accreditation.
•    Knowledge in the functions of a Pharmacist within the accepted boundaries of the practice of Pharmacy as outlined in the Arizona Board of Pharmacy Statutes, Drug Enforcement Agency Regulations, and accepted standards of practice a