PHRM007 Dir Pharmacy FT

 

Position Summary

Supervise and coordinate the activities of the personnel of the Pharmacy Department. Establish and maintain in cooperation of the Account Department and Data Processing a system of billing and record keeping in accordance with the policies of SARH. Conduct a monthly departmental meetings and in-services; assist in the I.V. Admixture Program; monitor with staff drug interactions, medication errors, and drug information center and conduct department PI.

 

The pharmacist in charge is responsible for the security and accountability of all drugs, legend, and/or controlled, stored in said pharmacy and is responsible for the validity and legality of all prescriptions upon which drugs are dispensed in said drugstore or pharmacy. Dispensing of drugs classified as controlled drugs under any of the schedules classifying drugs under either state or federal law governing controlled substances is the primary responsibility of the pharmacist in charge and is also the responsibility of such other pharmacist, inters, or students as may have dispensed said drugs. In the event of a shortage of said drugs revealed by an accountability inventory of either federal or state agencies, the pharmacist in charge shall be held primary responsible for such shortage and shall be subject to disciplinary action by the State Board of Pharmacy. Any other pharmacists, interns, or students causing or aiding or abetting the said unlawful shortage of said drugs shall also be subject to disciplinary action by the State Board of Pharmacy.

 

The pharmacist in charge named on any licenses pharmacy permits or pharmacist on call as designated by the pharmacist in charge, shall have immediate access to the pharmacy at all times, and if requested by the Board of Pharmacy inspectors he/she shall show satisfactory proof of access.

 

Pharmacy Supervision:

There is a pharmacy directed by a licensed pharmacist, defined as follows:

• The Director of Pharmacy is trained in the specialized functions of hospital pharmacy.
• The Director of Pharmacy is responsible to the administration of the hospital and the Board of Pharmacy for developing, supervising, and coordinating all the activities of the pharmacy department and all pharmacists providing professional services in the hospital. All licensed pharmacists who provide pharmaceutical services as defined by the Pharmacy Practice Act shall practice under policies, procedures, and protocols approved by the Director of Pharmacy. These policies, procedures, and protocols shall be subject to review and approval by the Board of Pharmacy. 
• The pharmacist, with the advice and guidance of the P & T Committee, is responsible for specifications as to quality, quantity, and source of supply of all drugs.

 

The pharmacist is responsible for the control of all medications distributed in the hospital where he/she practices, and for the proper provision of all pharmaceutical services.

 

The pharmacist in charge shall be on duty in the pharmacy:

(1) A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the pharmacy hours for pharmacies open 64 hours per week or less, or

(2) At least thirty-two (32) hours per week for pharmacies open more than sixty-four (64) hours per week.

 

 

Qualifications/Experience 

Education:  

Graduate of accredited Pharmacy degree program.

 

Experience:  

One to five years’ pharmacy experience with management/supervisory experience preferred.

 

Licenses/Certificate:

Current Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy license to practice required. 

 

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH. 

 

• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding person, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of SARH.
• Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and SARH.
• Must report hazards and initiate appropriate action.
• Must participate in safety instructional programs.
• Effectively plans the goals, objectives, and work flow of the department to achieve optimal performance. 
• Represents the department at appropriate meetings and/or committees and actively participates in the facility PI program.
• Evaluates and revises departmental policies and procedures based on local, regional, and national best practices.
• Meets or exceeds all regulat