Lead Retail Pharmacist - Cascade

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Retail Pharmacist accepts the responsibility and accountability for the accurate control of and appropriate dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications, as required by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Ensures appropriate counseling of patients regarding their medications. Supervises the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy. Leads colleagues in standards of quality of care, inventory control, and intra and interdepartmental communications. Assists with selecting, developing, and maintaining a team of competent staff. Holds self and team accountable for achieving the highest level of quality of care, customer service, and employee satisfaction, and recognizes the contribution for desired results. Driven to meet and exceed customer expectations. Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence. Accepts responsibility for the timely, accurate, and appropriate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers. Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly. Manages schedule for pharmacists, technicians, and support personnel at site of responsibility. Manages timecards and approves payroll for pharmacists, technicians, and support personnel at site of responsibility. Counsels patients receiving prescription medications, non-prescription medications, devices and supplies, as appropriate while protecting their health and drug information. Provides information to medical staff concerning all aspects of clinical pharmaceutical information pertaining to the patients care and well-being, keeping in mind the confidential nature of all such information and communication. Monitors patient medication therapy for pharmaceutical care parameters and documents (as required) the appropriate findings, recommendations, interventions and outcomes. Coaches and maintains positive behaviors, approaches, attitude, and commitment to interpersonal service toward patients, visitors, customers and co-workers. Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical services. Shares in the “on-call” and weekend rotation responsibilities. Coordinates colleague training, development, and education in area of responsibility for all colleagues, pharmacy residents, students and interns. Completes colleague evaluations for area of responsibility annually. Recruits, screens, and participates in the interview and selection of new pharmacy colleagues. Assists with coordinating student and resident rotations and activities. Attends meetings and participates in committees as appropriate. Actively leads training of new colleagues. Ensures all state and federal laws surrounding the appropriate security and control of and dispensing of medications are followed in area of responsibility. Responsible for inventory maintenance, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, ordering, and security of inventory including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts. Actively leads and participates in quality and problem-solving activities with other pharmacy staff and other hospital departments. Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations. Provides competent patient care to the above-indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments. Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs. Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment. Performs other responsibilities as requested by Retail Pharmacy Supervisor.

Requirements

Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or Pharm.D. in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy.
Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
Must be a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Iowa in good standing or eligible for registration.
Maintains licensure in additional states as based on contracted facilities outside of Iowa.
Registers with Iowa Board of Pharmacy as PIC and assures all aspects of that responsibility are followed.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is preferred.
Previous practical experience and/or certification in areas related to practice site are preferred.
Preferred certification in Immunization Administration.

Responsibilities

Accurate control and dispensing of prescription and non-prescription medications.
Patient counseling regarding medications.
Supervising day-to-day pharmacy operations.
Leading colleagues in quality of care, inventory control, and communication.
Assisting with staff selection, development, and maintenance.
Ensuring high quality of care, customer service, and employee satisfaction.
Meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
Adhering to organizational mission, values, and code of conduct.
Maintaining knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Timely, accurate, and appropriate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
Performing duties with flexibility and adapting to changing schedules and customer needs.
Managing schedules for pharmacists, technicians, and support personnel.
Managing timecards and approving payroll.
Counseling patients on prescription and non-prescription medications, devices, and supplies.
Providing information to medical staff regarding pharmaceutical care.
Monitoring patient medication therapy and documenting findings.
Coaching and maintaining positive behaviors and interpersonal service.
Assisting in the development of policies and procedures for pharmaceutical services.
Sharing in on-call and weekend rotation responsibilities.
Coordinating colleague training, development, and education.
Completing colleague evaluations.
Recruiting, screening, and interviewing new pharmacy colleagues.
Coordinating student and resident rotations and activities.
Attending meetings and participating in committees.
Leading training of new colleagues.
Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws regarding medication control and dispensing.
Responsible for inventory maintenance, ordering, and security.
Leading and participating in quality and problem-solving activities.
Maintaining department confidentiality and abiding by HIPAA regulations.
Providing competent patient care based on age-specific knowledge.
Enhancing job functions through personal and professional growth.
Supporting and abiding by medical center and departmental policies and procedures.
Proactively identifying safety concerns in the work environment.
Performing other responsibilities as requested by the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor.