Pharmacist IV

State of Oklahoma

18d • $49

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving professional work in the operation of a pharmacy at a state institution or facility.

Requirements

• Valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma plus four years of experience as a pharmacist; or a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences plus one year of experience as a pharmacist and a valid license to practice pharmacy in the State of Oklahoma or a Master’s degree in Pharmacy Administration for two years of the required experience.
• Knowledge of prescription drugs and other medications
• Knowledge of procedures for compounding medicines
• Knowledge of controlled substances
• Knowledge of legal requirements concerning the filling and labeling of medications
• Knowledge of procedures for disposition of controlled medications
• Knowledge of the classification of drugs according to their action, use and dosage
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations used in weighting and measuring drugs
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective pharmaceutical care and clinical pharmacy including interpretation and evaluation of laboratory and other test results
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision
• Ability to review and interpret prescriptions
• Ability to prepare medications according to physician requirements
• Ability to analyze the effects of various combinations of drugs
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate effectively

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets prescriptions.
• Compounds and dispenses medications, controlled substances, investigational drugs and samples as ordered by physicians.
• Reviews and maintains patient profiles for appropriateness of drug therapy, allergies, interactions and side effects.
• Reviews and verifies technician activities.
• Consults with physicians as necessary.
• Assists in investigating reports of adverse drug reactions and the preparation or required reports.
• Monitors drug supplies and ensures the security of controlled substances.
• Directs the ordering of new supplies and the disposition of outdated medications as appropriate.
• Assigns tasks to technicians or clerks assigned to the pharmacy.
• Ensures on-coming shifts are properly staffed and briefed.
• Assists in providing in-service training to clerks, technicians, interns, residents and nurses.
• Maintains records of controlled substances.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of pharmacy reports.
• Provides drug information for medical personnel at institutions.
• Makes formulary recommendations.
• Provides staff of an institution with drug information, data, references, etc.
• Provides clinical input on institutional committees.
• Directs or supervises pharmacy staff, including staff at satellite pharmacies.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Daycare Account
• Retirement: Pathfinder is a 401K with 3 plan choices: Standard: 4.5% we put in 6% High: 7% we put in 7% Customized –You have the opportunity to put in any amount over 4.5% or 7%. We put in 6% for anything less than 7% and 7% for anything above 7%. You vest 20% each year. 1 year – 20% vested 2 years – 40% vested 3 years – 60% vested 4 years – 80% vested 5 years – 100% vested.
• Longevity bonus: Longevity begins after 2 years. You receive your first longevity payment in the pay period of your 2nd anniversary date. Longevity will increase every 2 years: $250.00 At least 4 years but less than 6 years $426.00 At least 6 years but less than 8 years $626.00 At least 8 years but less than 10 years $850.00 At least 10 years but less than 12 years $1,062.00 At least 12 years but less than 14 years $1,250.00 At least 14 years but less than 16 years $1,500.00 At least 16 years but less than 18 years $1,688.00 At least 18 years but less than 20 years $1,900.00 At least 20 years $2,000.00 (For each additional 2 years of service after the 20 years, an additional $200 shall be added to the account stated for 20 years of service.)
• Paid time off: Annual leave: • 1-5 years – 15 days a year possible – 4.62 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.057692 per minute) • 5-10 years – 18 days a year possible – 5.54 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.069231 per minute) • 10-20 years – 20 days per year possible – 6.15 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.076923 per minute) • 20 years plus – 25 days per year possible – 7.69 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.096154 per minute)
• Sick leave: 15 days a year possible – 4.62 hours biweekly (based on hours worked 0.057692 per minute)
• Holiday leave: 11 holidays accrued yearly to use within 6 months after accrual date.
• Admin Weather leave: All ODVA employees are considered essential personnel. ODVA employees are required to work during inclement weather. You will accrue up to 8 hours per day or 32 hours total of admin leave if you are working during inclement weather to use within the 6 months from the date of accrual.
• Military Leave: Military leave with pay is limited to thirty (30) days, specifically two hundred forty (240) hours of pay within a federal fiscal year, beginning October 1 and ending September 30.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree