Supervisor-Pharmacist | Specialty

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care consistent with applicable regulations and the Mission of Avera by monitoring and recommending optimal medication therapy, processing patient medication orders, and providing pharmaceutical information to staff and patients related to specific job assignments. Must utilize effective problem-solving skills as appropriate and accepts personal responsibility and accountability for the patient's outcomes. Under general supervision, guides and oversees pharmacy services for assigned areas in accordance with professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency policies, and federal and state laws related to the practice of pharmacy. Supervises and provides overall direction for the pharmacy staff to provide effective workflow and operation within assigned areas of responsibility to ensure optimal care delivery for patients and support for healthcare professionals and communities served by Avera.

Requirements

Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy active in state of practice Upon Hire
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds

Nice To Haves

Doctorate (PHD) of Pharmacy (PharmD)
4-6 years Retail Pharmacy Practice experience

Responsibilities

Accurately interprets, processes, and monitors medication orders issued by providers for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness.
Prepares and dispenses medications for patients of all ages.
Provides medication information, counsels patients on the proper usage, desired effects and potential adverse effects of medication.
Performs inventory control measures during medication distribution and administration providing patients optimal medication resources in a timely manner.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics as well as other policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Performs and evaluates functions related to clinical activities such as pharmacokinetics, medication therapy monitoring, medication information and educational programs.
Monitors medication therapy, including routine analysis of patient’s medication therapy, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures, as well as correlating these analyses with other clinicians responsible for the patient’s care to ensure patients receive the highest possible level of patient care.
Takes an active role in development of continuous quality improvement activities, reporting and evaluation of adverse medication events, and promotes patient safety.
Recommends changes within the department and facility to improve quality of care and services to provide evidence of value-added services within the Pharmacy department.
Establishes operational and/or patient care delivery systems that ensure maximum resource utilization and financial performance for their assigned area of service.
Assists with the budget process as requested.
Coordinates staffing model that efficiently utilizes all resources to ensure maximum productivity and deliver high-quality, patient-centered pharmaceutical care.
Maintains master and daily work schedules for designated areas.
Participates in multidisciplinary teams and committees to develop patient-centered services, designs and implements corresponding programs, and measure their effectiveness within the health system’s goals related to cost, quality, and patient outcomes.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.