Director of Pharmacy Services

Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation kphc-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa, NM
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The Pharmacist is responsible for any and all functions within and/or dealing with the pharmacy department and/or any pharmaceuticals dispensed at Santo Domingo Health Center. The purpose of this position is to provide a high level of pharmaceutical/clinical care and develop/maintain a provision of care relative to patient and Santo Domingo Health Center needs within an available budget. The Director of Pharmacy Services reports to the KPHC Chief Medical Officer.

  • Communicates to the team the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values integrated with the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services.
  • Shares with the team assignments, projects, problems to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
  • Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established workflow.
  • Provides on the job training to team members in methods and techniques of team building and working in teams.
  • Checks on work in progress or spot check work not requiring review and reviews completed work.
  • Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and maintains program and administrative reference materials.
  • Reports on expected time of completion of work and maintains records of work accomplishments.
  • Researches, learns and applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to identify, assess, analyze and improve team effectiveness.
  • Keeps employees informed of procedures, policies, directives, employee benefits, available services, latest program developments and/or changes.
  • Directs and plans for a pharmaceutical and clinical pharmacy provision of care.
  • Maintains and improves a comprehensive pharmacy program including clinical pharmacy services, medication processing and dispensing.
  • Provides representation for the pharmacy department at various interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Assures close working relationship with administration, clinic departments, drug vendors, HMOs, referral agencies and tribal programs.
  • Monitors the quality of services provided by the pharmacy.
  • Prepares a fiscal year budget including forecast of expenditures of pharmaceuticals.
  • Reviews pharmacy and pharmaceutical related policies as required.
  • Evaluates the impact of pharmacy services through a planned program of quality assurance.
  • Serves as the facility narcotics control officer and maintains records required by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
  • Supervises all assigned staff including technicians, students and support staff.
  • Evaluates the need for pharmacy services and streamline processes for efficiency and patient safety.
  • Coordinates and manages ScriptPro Pharmacy system and licensing requirements.
  • Coordinates and manages CareFusion (Pyxis) system and licensing requirements.
  • Coordinates with KPHC electronic medical record staff for NextGen drug formulary updates.
  • Coordinates and manages the KPHC Consumer Drug Take Back Program and licensing requirements.
  • Recruits and hires pharmacy personnel in collaboration with Human Resources.
  • Collaborates with educational institutions for providing mentorship and training opportunities.
  • Vice-Chair of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
  • Member of KPHC Leadership Committee.
  • Performs all pharmacy functions for the full range of pharmaceuticals provided at the Health Center.
  • Reviews medication records, history and physicals, labs and additional information pertinent to patient care.
  • Adjusts medication based on kinetics, reported drug levels, weight, liver function, and kidney function.
  • Evaluates and interprets culture and sensitivity reports, and recommends appropriate antibiotics.
  • Provides patient medication counseling and teaching.
  • Serves as therapeutic consultant and source of drug information for medical staff and nursing.
  • Reconciles patient medication records to ensure completeness of medication list.
  • Provides technical support for bar-code medication administration program and equipment.
  • Reviews medications ordered by clinic providers, patient medication profiles, and patient Electronic Health Records.
  • Controls and maintains security of Schedule II drugs and all scheduled drugs within KPHC security protocols.
  • Reviews the use of non-formulary and/or restricted items for appropriateness.
  • Inspects and processes medications for integrity of dosage form.
  • Conducts necessary patient education concerning the medication, its administration, signs of reaction.
  • Performs monthly inspections of assigned drug storage areas.
  • Ensures proper equipment treatment and maintenance.
  • Provides drug information to providers, nursing, family and other healthcare providers.
  • Participates with physicians in determining course and preferred disease state management.
  • Develops appropriate reports and documents medication errors to appropriate administrative levels.
  • Obtains continuing education credits as required by KPHC license requirements.
  • May be assigned to various clinical teams.
  • Assists with the training of new pharmacy staff including new clinic staff in training areas assigned.
  • At least ten years of experience in pharmacy or post graduate training (Masters, Pharm. D, or Pharmacy Residency).
  • At least five years of administrative experience and licensure as a pharmacist is required.
  • At least two years of supervisory experience in a hospital or clinic setting, preferred.
  • Professional degree in pharmacy (B.S., Pharm.D, or D.Ph.) is required.
  • Current, unrestricted, and valid medical license from any U.S. state, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam.
  • Ability and willingness to obtain the state of New Mexico license within one (1) year if licensed in another state.
  • Maintains BLS certification. ACLS and PALS optional.
  • Working knowledge of electronic health record systems.
  • Knowledge of policies and regulations on tort claims and third party claims.
  • A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment.
  • Familiarity with the mandatory reporting requirements under the Indian Child Protection Act.
  • Skills in operating pharmacy commercial off the shelf (COTS) ScriptPro PMS / pharmacy point of sale peripheral equipment.
  • Bilingual skills in English and the Keres native language, optional.
  • Prior experience working with Indian Health Services (IHS), a tribe or tribal organization.
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