Staff Pharmacist: Pace -London, KY

Mims Management Group•London, KY

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist works under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to support pharmacy operations and patient care. In the PIC’s absence, the Staff Pharmacist supervises personnel and participates in pharmacy workflow, including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing. The role prepares, labels, and dispenses medications; maintains medication and supply records; and supports safe, effective pharmacy operations for patients of all age groups. Duties may vary by facility. The position requires strong communication skills and attention to detail, and work must comply with applicable regulations, organizational policies, and accepted standards of practice.

Requirements

Graduation from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education-accredited School of Pharmacy with a baccalaureate or PharmD degree.
Current and valid pharmacist registration and licensure through the State Board of Pharmacy.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Moderate computer knowledge.
Ability to lift, move, or carry boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods; fine motor skills and visual acuity.
Ability to stand, talk, and hear regularly; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach forward frequently; and sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.
Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients of all age groups according to accepted standards of practice.
Perform accurate and timely computer order-entry functions.
Assist in maintaining an appropriate inventory of medications and supplies, including proper storage and security.
Supervise and verify accurate drug-distribution tasks performed by support and technical staff.
Use necessary informatics tools and perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors in pharmacy operations.
Interpret medication orders, monitor drug regimens, and intervene when clarification is needed or therapeutic problems are identified.
Maintain required competencies and assist with adherence packaging and patient education on its use.
Promote cost-effective drug therapy, document activities according to departmental policies, and provide general drug information when needed.
Assist in training and orienting new employees; counsel patients, families, and caregivers; and attend staff meetings.
Monitor departmental activities and take appropriate action to support efficient and effective operations.
Assist with staffing issues, suggest efficient workflow distribution, and supervise support personnel fairly and consistently.
Prioritize and organize workload, solve problems, and identify ways to add value to the management team and partner organizations.
Complete annual continuing education requirements and obtain and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification as necessary.
Represent the organization professionally and participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Follow accepted standards of practice, applicable laws and regulations, organizational policies and procedures, and HIPAA privacy standards.
In the PIC’s absence, supervise personnel and participate in data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing.