Pharmacist-In-Charge

NORTH OLYMPIC HEALTHCARE NETWORK•Port Angeles, WA

10d•$125,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist in Charge will serve as a key team member and resource for improving patient care and outcomes for patients at NOHN supporting its mission. Pharmacists will maintain good working relationships and cooperate actively with NOHN Leadership team, Health Service Department Management, Healthcare Providers, and staff; and other companies outside associates to ensure that the objectives of the organization are met. The Pharmacist will achieve this goal in the following roles: Consultation/Collaboration: Responsible for managing customer interactions in the pharmacy, including patient counseling, complaint resolution, quality assurance management, and adherence to practices which promote customer satisfaction. Provide asynchronous chart review for Comprehensive Medication Review for patients with polypharmacy to evaluate for reconciliation, drug interactions, lab monitoring needs and ordering, evidence-based medicine recommendations. Complex case management review as requested by providers/prescribers. Provide recommendations regarding dose and drug modifications based upon patient clinical characteristics or drug-drug interactions, including assistance and advice on dose adjustments and tapering schedules. Conducts special assignments as requested by Pharmacy Director. Refill Management: Ensuring proper processing of all third-party prescriptions and perform all necessary functions in the system in accordance with policies and regulations. Coordinate and authorize refill requests from patients with attention to appropriateness of therapy, time intervals, and patient adherence to clinical follow up visits Education: Serve as resource for providers and staff education regarding guidelines, FDA alerts, new drug information and Evidence-Based Medicine support, drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals. Assist in the development and implementation of programs for patients and staff. Precept residents, students and NOHN staff on matters pertaining to pharmacy. Collaboration: Report prescription incidents immediately and adhere to company policies and procedures relating to prescription incidents and the Quality Improvement Program. Attend staff meetings to advise and inform NOHN medical and dental staff of medication applications and related policies, as requested. Actively participate in administrative committees and focus groups as requested. Cultivate relationships with pharmacy organizations aligned with the NOHN mission (e.g.: pharmacy schools, grade schools, local pharmacy societies). Administrative: Responsible for the utilization of technology, automations, and management of workflow within the pharmacy department. Manages the improvement and maintenance of the pharmacy department housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance for safety, health, and well-being of the customers and employees; assures adherence to applicable laws and government regulations. Manage integrity of medications within NOHN system, including storage and expiration dating. Assist in medication inventory management. Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals. Uphold and implement procedures in pharmacy according to NOHN policies and procedures. Practice pharmacy specific and general organizational infection control policies and procedures. Maintain up to date immunizations, as required of clinical staff. Abide by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 in reference to all confidential information obtained through job tasks. Dispensing: Responsible for safely filling and dispensing prescriptions. Direct pharmacy staff engaged in preparing medications for dispensing. Observe pharmacy personnel at work and help develop quality assurance techniques to ensure safe, legal and ethical practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or Doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree
Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Washington
Maintenance of any applicable registrations/certifications needed to successfully complete the job duties assigned, including immunization certification
BLS certified and renewed on an annual basis
Valid Washington State Driver’s license
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals
Ability to effectively present information and responds to questions from managers, clients, customers and the public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ambulatory care residency OR 2-5 years of Retail/Outpatient pharmacy experience preferred
Preceptor licensure is encouraged upon hiring.

Responsibilities

Managing customer interactions in the pharmacy
Provide asynchronous chart review for Comprehensive Medication Review
Complex case management review as requested by providers/prescribers
Provide recommendations regarding dose and drug modifications
Conducts special assignments as requested by Pharmacy Director
Ensuring proper processing of all third-party prescriptions
Coordinate and authorize refill requests from patients
Serve as resource for providers and staff education
Assist in the development and implementation of programs for patients and staff
Precept residents, students and NOHN staff on matters pertaining to pharmacy
Report prescription incidents immediately
Attend staff meetings to advise and inform NOHN medical and dental staff of medication applications and related policies, as requested
Actively participate in administrative committees and focus groups as requested
Cultivate relationships with pharmacy organizations aligned with the NOHN mission
Responsible for the utilization of technology, automations, and management of workflow within the pharmacy department
Manages the improvement and maintenance of the pharmacy department housekeeping, maintenance, and appearance
Manage integrity of medications within NOHN system, including storage and expiration dating
Assist in medication inventory management
Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals
Uphold and implement procedures in pharmacy according to NOHN policies and procedures
Practice pharmacy specific and general organizational infection control policies and procedures
Maintain up to date immunizations, as required of clinical staff
Abide by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
Responsible for safely filling and dispensing prescriptions
Direct pharmacy staff engaged in preparing medications for dispensing
Observe pharmacy personnel at work and help develop quality assurance techniques to ensure safe, legal and ethical practices