Pharmacist

Pharmacist

JOB SUMMARY

Perform all tasks related to medication dispensing; educate and counsel patients and caregivers regarding medication outcomes; provide drug information services to providers and consumers; serve as pharmacy representative to health center committees as requested; assist in student preceptor programs; participate in research programs w appropriate

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance, Policies, and Procedures

• Is aware and follows pharmacy policies and procedures
• Contributes to development and up-dating of policies and proceduresChecking, Examining, and Recording
• Maintains drug inventory level commensurate with utilization with feedback
• Performs monthly narcotic audits
• Takes responsibility for organizing drug information resources in the pharmacy departmentPatient Focus
• Appropriately educates patients on medication use
• Appropriately triages patients to other providers as necessary.
• Provides accurate information to providers and patientsCommunication
• Attends weekly case conference meetings
• Attends monthly staff meetings
• Serves on CBHS committees
• Precepts pharmacy and pharmacy tech students
• Discusses possible side effects and interactions
• Treats patients in a respectful and confidential mannerProblem Solving and Decision Making
• Suggests improvements in daily operations
• Takes on special projects as requested

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

EDUCATION

AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required:

Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). Pharm.

D, RpH or equivalent degree preferred or have passed a foreign equivalency exam

• Current Maryland State Pharmacy License in good standing

Desired:

Medication Therapy Management certification; Board certification Disease management

Desired:

Previous pharmacist experience in a high volume retail setting

• Attention to detail and sense of urgency