Operations Pharmacist - Part Time

RHI Rehab•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

This position exists to provide and maintain quality in the daily operations of pharmaceutical services including timely and accurate dispensing of all drugs, pharmaceutical preparations, tube feedings and intravenous solutions for all inpatient, clinic and retail pharmacy services at the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. This position will provide coverage as a staff pharmacist in either or both inpatient and retail pharmacies. This individual serves as direct guide and resource to pharmacy technical staff and has regular clinical interactions with medical, technical and nursing staff in presenting data and information on pharmaceuticals and interpretation of pharmacy policy and procedures.

Requirements

The primary challenge of this position is in maintaining current knowledge and understanding of the vast array of new and constantly changing drugs, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals to adequately service an innovative medical staff providing care.
The Pharmacist must continually update his/her understanding of the composition and properties of drugs, their manufacturers and the history of their users.
Good communication skills are required to present data and information to others.
A clear understanding and ability to oversee the role of Technician to provide for patient receipt of quality and accurate service.
Successful completion of pharmacy externships in a computerized environment or pharmacy experience with computerized commercial pharmacy or hospital is required.
This position requires a Pharm D. Degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
This position requires licensure as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Indiana and must be in good standing with the Indiana Board of Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capability (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a thorough review of original drug orders to verify proper dosages and chemically physiological compatible drugs and the communication and resolution of any concerns prior to dispensing.
Orders and maintains proper supply of drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical stock with records maintained on all prescriptions and controlled substances as required by Federal and State laws and ensures proper storage to include refrigeration and security.
Perform a review of all medications pulled by a technician to be sent to each Pyxis unit. This will provide a double check system to ensure that correct medications are in their correct bin in Pyxis.
Provides guidance to Pharmacy Technicians in all areas of the pharmacy concerning work quality, completion, behavior and observation of hospital and department policies.
Compounds and dispenses medications, intravenous solutions, tube feedings and pharmaceutical preparations accurately for inpatients and outpatients in accordance with department standards, checking Cerner charges for accuracy.
Is primary point of contact for daily problem-solving issues related to retail pharmacy operations.
Assists in development and management of retail pharmacy policies and procedures.
Responsible keeping accurate and perpetual inventory of non-controlled and controlled substances.
In charge of following up on any prior authorization and insurance adjudication issues.
Fill employee, patients and outpatients retail prescriptions.
Ensures accurate dispensing of outpatient prescriptions.
Performs monthly area or nursing unit inspections as outlined by regulatory and accrediting agencies as assigned if working in the inpatient pharmacy.
Performs meds to beds service patients discharging and would like retail pharmacy to fill medications.