PHARMACIST | Day Shift | Inpatient Pharmacy

Salina Regional Health Center

PHARMACIST

POSITION SUMMARY
Provides prescribed medications, drug information, and overall pharmaceutical care as needed for patient care according to professional standards, laws, and practices.

POPULATION SERVED: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
OSHA CATEGORY I

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
Demonstrates clinical competency based on the population and the age of patients served.
Accurately enters/verifies orders in the pharmacy computer system reviewing all orders for inappropriate dosing, drug interactions or incompatibilities; contacts physician immediately when there is a problem or question.
Performs all clinical pharmacy functions (pharmacokinetic dosing, drug evaluation, patient education, antimicrobial stewardship, etc.) competently and completely and consistently documents these activities.
Accurately, compounds, labels, packages and dispenses medications and IV admixtures following established procedures, using proper technique, and in accordance accreditation standards and applicable laws.
Consistently and accurately reviews and supervises technician's, intern's, and student's work in accordance with pharmacy laws and regulations.
Monitors and aims to improve the use of medications, including antimicrobials, across the health system.

ACCESS
Collaborates with other healthcare team members across the organization to address issues related to medication use and communicates this information to appropriate parties toensure the optimization of patient/pharmaceutical care.

STEWARDSHIP
Ensures the pharmacy is adequately stocked with essential, quality pharmaceuticals; offers alternative drug therapy when there is a cost-effective alternative (non-formulary drugs ordered, IV to PO switch, duplication of therapy, etc.).
Ensures secure storage and complete and accurate records for all controlled substances.
Contributes to the facility’s antimicrobial stewardship efforts by supporting the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of stewardship practices consistent with nationally recognized guidelines including participation in the review and optimization of antimicrobial therapy, assisting with documentation of stewardship activities, and contributing to staff education on the practical application of antimicrobial stewardship policies and procedures.
Collaborates with the stewardship team, medical staff, and clinical departments to promote safe, effective, and appropriate antimicrobial use across the hospital.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY
Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Current Kansas Pharmacist license
Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds
Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne and/or infectious diseases
Exposed to odorous chemicals and medications
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description. I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate. I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.