STAFF PHARMACIST

NAVAJO HEALTH FOUNDATION - SAGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.•Ganado, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Staff Pharmacist plans and organizes assigned functions needed to operate and maintain Pharmacy Department activities and services. The role supports the department’s strategic objectives and ensures pharmacy functions comply with applicable state and federal laws, agency regulations, and standards. The pharmacist maintains confidentiality of privileged information and performs clinical, dispensing, administrative, and medication-management services in a hospital setting. The position includes supporting antibiotic stewardship, providing clinical services during code blue and trauma situations, interpreting and verifying inpatient and outpatient orders, monitoring medication therapy, dispensing and compounding medications, counseling patients, maintaining medication records and administration records, managing medication supplies and controlled substances, and using the Pyxis automation system. The pharmacist also supports billing, quality improvement, infection control, emergency preparedness, and communication with hospital departments. Duties listed are illustrative and not all-inclusive.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
Licensed by a State Board of Pharmacy as a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Must successfully pass Employee Health Program requirements and a background investigation.
Knowledge of applicable tribal, federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations, including Joint Commission accreditation requirements.
Knowledge of pharmacist functions and accepted pharmacy practice boundaries under Arizona Board of Pharmacy statutes, DEA regulations, and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists standards.
Knowledge of Pyxis automation system reporting and functions.
Knowledge of Infection Control, Patient Safety, Emergency Codes, and Fire Safety.
Effective verbal and written communication in English with staff and the public.
Ability to establish professional relationships with people of varying social and cultural backgrounds and coworkers at all levels.
Ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate leadership and team-building skills with empathy and enthusiasm.
Ability to work independently, meet strict timelines, make clinical decisions, and exercise independent judgment.
Commitment to excellence in patient care and continual improvement.
Ability to interpret applicable laws, regulations, and requirements.
Skill in operating business computers and office machines.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, and presentation software such as PowerPoint.
Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing Pyxis reports.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, irregular shifts, extended hours, and on-call service as required.

Nice To Haves

Three years of progressive work experience in the healthcare industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support coordination and execution of the hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Committee’s goals and objectives.
Perform pharmacist functions in accordance with Arizona State Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable legal requirements.
Bill Medicaid, Medicare, and other third-party insurers.
Follow hospital and Pharmacy Department policies and procedures and report compliance discrepancies or issues to the Pharmacist in Charge.
Report appropriately through the chain of command and maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
Maintain the Quality Improvement Program and comply with Joint Commission standards, Arizona statutes, and the SMH Quality/Risk Management program.
Coordinate with other NHF/SMH departments to enhance patient care.
Provide clinical services during code blue and trauma situations and respond to required codes in a timely manner.
Ensure drug use complies with formulary policies and all legal restrictions on pharmacy practice.
Use the Pyxis pharmacy automation system.
Interpret and enter or verify inpatient and outpatient orders using computer systems.
Monitor medication therapy and maintain medication records.
Provide medication information to professional staff; dispense prescriptions and counsel patients.
Schedule and administer medications and maintain medication administration records (MARs).
Compound prescriptions and intravenous medications.
Order medications and supplies; check stock for expired or unusable medication.
Pick up and deliver medications and medication orders.
Clean and maintain pharmacy equipment.
Perform debits and credits to patient accounts and track controlled substances within the hospital.
Attend staff meetings and maintain professional and technical knowledge through research and continuing education activities.
Participate in Infection Control, Emergency Codes, and Fire Safety training.
Comply with company personnel policies and procedures and perform other duties as required.