Pharmacist in Charge

POSITION TITLE: Pharmacist in Charge

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

NATURE OF POSITION: The Pharmacist in Charge performs all the duties of a pharmacist with the added responsibility of managing the business part of the pharmacy. The PIC will ensure pharmacy compliance with all state and federal regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from accredited College of Pharmacy

• Doctor of Pharmacy License from Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

• Minimum FIVE (5) years’ experience as a licensed pharmacist is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicates with providers to influence optimal drug therapy in accordance with approved protocols and current practice.

• Monitors patients' drug therapy and provides drug information to patients and health care providers.

• Oversees and directs pharmacy staff in the execution of technical functions.

• Using computerized data system, records prescriptions, checks for drug interactions.

• Verifies all drugs are labeled properly, including the addition of auxiliary labels.

• Ensures that only a pharmacist (or authorized pharmacy personnel under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist), dispenses medications, makes label changes or transfers to different containers.

• Ensures that all functions of the pharmacy are maintained and carried out.

• Upholds and abides by patient confidentiality policies and procedures.

• Actively participates in agency-sponsored staff training events (safety instruction, evacuation drills, OSHA training, etc.)

• Communicates with pharmacy director as needed to ensure department functions appropriately.

• Maintains professional appearance; follows established dress code.

• Participates in continuing compliance with HRSA 340B regulations and requirements.

• Assists in departmental audits in conjunction with Director of Pharmacy and Compliance Officer

• Ensures pharmacy compliance with all relevant OSHA and Joint Commission rules and regulations.

• Ensures that the pharmacy meets standards set forth by the State Board of Pharmacy, as well as meeting the functions of a PIC as designated by the State Board of Pharmacy

• Maintain registry access for all applicable REMS programs.

• Ensures appropriate inventory management of all pharmaceutical drugs, especially controlled drug inventory practices.

• Complete insurance audits in a timely manner in conjunction with Director of Pharmacy

• Exercise supervision of applicable pharmacy staff at their pharmacy location according to COFMC policy and procedure (evaluations, competencies, coaching, etc.)

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

ORGANIZATION:

• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace.

• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then, if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)

• Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach.

• Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy.

• Leaves personal problems out of the workplace.

• Treats all co-workers with dignity and respect.

• Abstains from gossip in the workplace.

• Arrives on time and works through designated hours.

• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time. Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines.

• Follows designated line of support.

• Display a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual job-related demands.

• Manages time well.

• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties.

• Shares equally in the workload of the department.

• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments

• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed.Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors.

• Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors.

• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC

• Accepts and participates in cross training.

• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs.

• Commitment to the mission of COFMC.