Pharmacist (Part-Time)
Location: Altoona, Iowa
Description: Sterling Drug is hiring Pharmacist (Part-Time) right now, this position will be placed in Iowa. Detailed specification about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. SUMMARY: Provides pharmaceutical care services by dispensing medication, monitoring patients’ drug therapies, and providing consultation to medical and nursing staff; responsible for the day-to-day operation! s of the pharmacy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Exercises sound professional judgement in assuming responsibility for the medication use process and for patient outcomes, following pre-established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Oversees the efficient dispensing, processing, and recording of prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, and/or other authorized healthcare providers.
- Communicates with providers to influence optimal drug therapy in accordance with approved protocols and current practice.
- Monitors patients’ drug therapy and provides drug information to patients and healthcare providers.
- Oversees and directs phar! macy technical staff in the execution of technical functions.
- Based on an understanding of patient variables including but not limited to age, sex, and other physical characteristics, monitors the medication therapy of hospitalized or ambulatory patients as assigned.
- Screens medication orders for correctness, incompatibilities, and contraindications; communicates problems to patients, nursing staff, and/or physicians.
- Suggests therapeutic and cost-effective substitutions while maintaining quality of service.
- Maintains awareness of medication change information, new products, and state and federal regulations.
- Confers with and assists medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients.
- Provides medication information and pharmacokinetic dosing advice.
- Ensures that the pharmacy provides the optimal drug therapy to patients as evidence by proper drug selection, dose, route, duration of therapy, and cost effectiveness.
- Develops, implements, and coordinates pharma! cy programs and enhances the quality of existing services in specialty area.
- Ensures compliance with legal issue including but not limited to patient confidentiality and risk management; ensures compliance with JCAHO, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
- Bachelors Degree (B.S.) in pharmacy.
- Must be currently licensed to practice in the state.
- One to two years related experience or equivalent.
- Current knowledge of pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles and medical terminology.
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the provision of pharm! aceutical services.
- Demonstrated competence in reacting to and! handling emergencies.
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline.
- Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the p! rimary language(s) used in the workplace.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:
- Interpret complex laws, regulations, and/or policies.
- Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
- Collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information
- Collect, interpret, and/or analyze diagnostic data
- Utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Retail and LTC Pharmacy Locations
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If you were eligible to this position, please deliver us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Sterling Drug.
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This position will be opened on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 04:13:26 GMT
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