Pharmacist

JOB TITLE: Pharmacist

EMPLOYER: Broadstep Behavioral Health 

DEPARTMENT: Clinical

REPORTS TO: Pharmacy Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/12/2021  

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc. (“Broadstep”) f/k/a Phoenix Care Systems, Inc., is the parent company of Broadstep Academy, Inc. and Broadstep Pharmacy.

Broadstep has been a leader in providing a continuum of physical, emotional, and mental support for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), mental illness, and co-occurring disorders for over 45 years. 

As one of America’s leading I/DD and behavioral health providers, our vision is to be America’s first-choice in behavioral health and supportive living. This excellent opportunity is located in Milwaukee, WI.

SUMMARY:  The Pharmacist will provide accurate medication packaging and distribution services to Adult/Youth in long term care facilities.   Communicating with a multidisciplinary health care team, the Pharmacist will ensure that each Adult/Youth’s prescription therapy is safe and appropriate.  Medication Therapy Management services performed by the Pharmacist will enhance patient safety and healthy lifestyles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verify prescriptions entered in pharmacy system including correct patient, drug and dose.
• Check for drug-drug/drug-disease interactions to prevent adverse drug reactions.
• Communicate with prescribers to clarify unclear or potentially harmful orders.
• Council patients and/or caregivers on any adverse drug reactions, interactions with other medications or food and alcohol.
• Advise patients and/or caregivers about general health topics – diet, exercise, stress management, etc.
•  Interact and engage with insurance companies and prescribers to ensure payment and resolve coverage denials.
• Complete a medication reconciliation when there are transitions in care to resolve medication discrepancies and ensure patients are getting the correct medication regimen.
• Perform Medication Therapy Management services including comprehensive medication reviews, interventions and education.  Bill for these services.
• Manage staff overseeing and mentoring pharmacy technicians, student interns and residents.
• Maintain accurate inventory of medications.
• Educate health provider colleagues about proper medication therapies for patients.
• Oversee the operation of automated dispensing system and verification system.
• Supervise and/or complete the final check of finished product for accuracy
• Assure medications and medication cycles are delivered timely
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide on-call services afterhours on a rotational schedule.
• Comply with all applicable legal rules, regulations and procedures.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Pharmacist is responsible for the active and timely supervision of all direct and/or indirect reports within his or her department including pharmacy technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be a Registered Pharmacist in good standing in the State of Wisconsin;
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.  A Doctor of Pharmacy is preferred;
• Meet all licensing requirements set forth by the respective state of operation;
• Possess a valid, regular (non-probationary) state driver’s license if the individual will be driving either their personal vehicle for on-the-job purposes or any agency vehicles;
• Possess personal vehicle insurance that meets the minimum expectations/coverage if the employee will be driving their personal vehicle for on-the-job purposes as detailed in the BBH Transportation Policy;
• Meet the background check requirements for each state’s regulations;
• Successfully pass an initial medical examination and pass a drug screening, which provides evidence that they are free from communicable diseases, including active tuberculosis or conditions which prohibit them from reasonably performing the assigned duties, except as provided for by the ADA.  Staff will be reexamined on a regular basis.
• Have a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a Long Term Care pharmacy environment (preferred);
• Have WPQC (Wisconsin Pharmacy Quality Collaborative) certification, or obtain certification within 180 days of assuming Pharmacist role.
• Have demonstrated leadership ability:  the ability to integrate the vision of the organization with all supportive services and personnel;
• Have begun training in the BBH Supervisory Training Series Curriculum within 180 days of assuming the Pharmacist role;

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually remain active, alert and able to respond to all scenarios.
• Possess the ability to perform and personally apply the state-specific crisis intervention program and CPR/First Aid skills in their entirety in trainings and actual events.

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, and exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• Continually required to stand, walk, sit, to utilize hand and finger dexterity, and required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Broadstep, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.