PHARMACY MANAGER

Full-time Director of Pharmacy: Responsible for operation of Pharmacy department including planning, coordinating and supervising of all functions of the pharmacy (staffing, training, scheduling, and budgeting). Performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of all departmental services and programs. Supervises pharmacy technicians and students/interns in all work areas as assigned. Full-time benefits: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance along with Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. PTO accrual and Sick Leave begin 1st day of Employment.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Director of Pharmacy

DEPARTMENT:

Pharmacy

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

CEO

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Techs

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for operation of Pharmacy department including planning, coordinating and supervising of all functions of the pharmacy (staffing, training, scheduling, and budgeting). Performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of all departmental services and programs. Supervises pharmacy technicians and students/interns in all work areas as assigned.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Manager is an integral member of the healthcare team providing leadership to staff. This position oversees the coordination of department activities and guides the delivery of safe, quality service. She/He is a resource, mentor and motivator for staff. The Manager serves as a liaison between personnel, administration, physicians and other departments to ensure optimal service.

QUALIFICATIONS / PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

B.S. Pharmacy from Program approved by American College of Pharmacy Educator (ACPE).

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Iowa Pharmacy License

EXPERIENCE:

Previous management experience preferred. 2 years staff pharmacist experience required. Hospital pharmacy experience is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

Computer and typing skills required. Communication skills required to promote strong interpersonal working relationships. Must be able to work effectively with a variety of people and promote team structure. Maintain interdepartmental and intradepartmental working relationships. Must be willing to keep up with new trends and developments as related to pharmacy.

PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE DEMANDS:

Spend up to 90% of the day walking or standing on hard surfaced floors. Minimum of lifting. Acceptable to working extended hours due to 24-hour on-call.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· *Department specific Compliance Monitoring completed and reported as requested.

· *Annual budget completed and submitted within required time frames.

*Department specific Performance Improvement (QI) projects completed and reported on as required.

· *Department specific goals developed annually and summary of goal completion submitted as requested.

*Department policy and procedures developed and maintained – annual review conducted

· Maintains records of the transactions of the pharmacy as required by law and is necessary to maintain adequate control and accountability of all drugs.

· Has working knowledge of compliance issues (specific to job responsibilities), with regard to federal, state, and local laws/regulations. Job performance is consistent with regulatory guidelines; employee attends all required compliance educational sessions.

· Assists in the training and orientation of students.

· Interprets and evaluates all physicians’ medication and IV admixture orders with clarification as deemed necessary.

· Accurately compounds, labels, and dispenses medications to both inpatients and outpatients.

· Advises the prescriber, nurse and patient as required regarding the contents, therapeutic action utilization, and possible adverse reactions or interactions of drugs.

· Controls the disposition of narcotics, other scheduled drugs, dangerous drugs, and investigational drugs as required by state and federal regulations.

· Participates in all clinical programs as required, including patient rounds, dosage monitoring for compromised patients, admission drug histories, pharmacokinetic dosing, etc.

· Supervises the drug storage and preparation areas within the pharmacy and throughout the hospital.

· Initiates, develops, and carries out rules and regulations pertaining to policies of the department with the approval and cooperation of hospital administration and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

· Keeps abreast of current drug therapy. Reviews patient chart upon admission and makes appropriate recommendations to the physicians.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employee appearance is clean, neat, and appropriate to role. Name tag identification worn consistently.
• Employee treats all customers (internal and external) with respect and courtesy.
• Employee maintains strict confidentiality of all work information.
• Employee reports to work on time, completes shift, all assigned work is completed.
• Employee uses supplies/materials appropriately and conservatively.
• All documentation requirements are completed, including time and attendance records.
• Employee uses time wisely, break time is used appropriately.
• Employee understand department specific Performance Improvement (QI) plan and participates in projects as requested by manager.
• Employee understands department specific compliance activities and participates in compliance monitoring as requested by manager.
• Employee supports in word and deed the Mission, Vision, and Values of HCMH.
• Employee attends and participates in all required in-services and mandatory meetings.
• Employee meets all competency requirements of position.
• Employee consistently follows department and HCMH policy and procedure in performance of all job tasks.
• Employee cooperates with and participates in orientation of new staff as needed.
• Employee treats co-workers and other HCMH teammates with respect and courtesy. Employee has good working relationship with others in own department and other departments.
• Employee reports concerns using appropriate chain of command.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in a changing environment.
• Special projects as assigned by department manager/director.
• Employee performs all job tasks using safe behaviors consistent with department and organizational safety standards.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *Department specific Compliance Monitoring completed and reported as requested.
• *Annual budget completed and submitted within required time frames.
• *Department specific Performance Improvement (QI) projects completed and reported on as required.
• *Department specific goals developed annually and summary of goal completion submitted as requested.
• *Department policy and procedures developed and maintained – annual review conducted

Physical & Mental Requirements:

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over

19.

Pushing

X

2.

Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs.

X

20.

Stooping

3.

Light lifting, under 15 lbs.

21.

Climbing stairs

4.

Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. &

Over

22.

Climbing ladders

5.

Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs.

X

23.

Operating mechanical equipment

6.

Light carrying, under 15 lbs.

24.

Operating office equipment

7.

Straight pulling

25.

Operating motor vehicle

8.

Pulling hand over hand

26.

Ability to see

X

9.

Repeated bending

X

27.

Identify colors

X

10.

Reaching above shoulder

X

28.

Depth perception needed

11.

Simple grasping

X

12.

Dual simultaneous grasping

30.

Other (please specify):

13.

Walking

X

31.

Ability to write

X

14.

Standing

X

32.

Ability to count

X

15.

Sitting

X

33.

Ability to read

X

16.

Crawling

34.

Ability to respond in a noisy, fast-paced environment

X

17.

Twisting

X

35.

Other (please specify):

18.

Kneeling

36.

Other (please specify):

RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

TASK

X

TASK

X

1.

Outside

13.

Dust

X

2.

Inside

X

14.

Grease and oils

3.

Travel

15.

Solvents

a) car

16.

Radiant/electrical energy

b) van

17.

Slippery/uneven walking surfaces

c) bus

18.

Working around machines with moving parts

and moving objects

d) plane

19.

Working around moving objects or vehicles

4.

Excessive heat

20.

Working below ground

5.

Excessive cold

21.

Working on ladders or scaffolding

6.

Excessive humidity

22.

Working with hands in water

7.

Excessive dampness/chill

23.

Vibration

8.

Dry atmosphere

24.

Working closely with others

X

9.

Excessive noise/intermittent

25.

Working alone

X

10.

Constant noise

26.

Longer or irregular work hours

11.

Silica, asbestos, etc.

27.

Other (please specify):

12.

Fumes, smoke, gases

28.

Other (please specify):

Work environment: Works primarily within Humboldt County Memorial Hospital. Areas worked include, but are not limited to: pharmacy, patient care areas, storage areas. Normal work environment within the hospital is clean, temperature controlled, organized.

Employment variables/approximate hours*/misc. information: May require travel. Must be willing to respond to phone calls/other messages if necessary, outside of normal work hours. Must be willing and able to learn and maintain competencies on variety of equipment used to prepare, package, verify, and store all types of medications.

*Schedules are subject to change as needed.

I have read, understand, and have had these primary job responsibilities and job requirements reviewed with me. I confirm that I am able to perform these responsibilities and meet these requirements.

o without accommodations under ADA

o with the following accommodations under ADA: ___________________________________

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Employee/Applicant __________________________________ Date _____________________

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