STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and according to standard procedure, compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving written prescriptions from the physician.  

Causal position working variable days and being oncall and working at least 6th weekend with hours typically from 7:00am - 3:30pm. Night call is variable.  

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides appropriate pharmacy services and care to the following age groups: infancy, childhood, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. This care will be delivered in accordance with established standards of performance.
• Reviews, interprets and dispenses prescriptions for inpatients and registered outpatients using computerization. Ensures that overdoses or underdoses have not been prescribed and that incompatibilities or toxic compounds will not result from combining ingredients.
• Maintains computer records.
• Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients; compounds and prepares medication, emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments using such equipment as graduates, balance, mortars, pestles, and funnels.
• Contacts and confers with physician if there are any questions or irregularities regarding medication orders or prescriptions.
• Makes regular rounds to nursing units and delivers medications.
• Consults with physicians and nursing staff members concerning the availability, form, side effects, and possible incompatibilities of new as well as currently used drugs.
• Types prescription information for identification and use of medication and attaches label to the container following the general dispensing format.
• Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs as required by law.
• Maintains records on prescriptions filled; forwards charges to the Business Office in an appropriate manner.
• Inspects Pharmacy inventory to ensure drugs that are outdated and/or have lost their potency are removed from stock and replaced.
• Dispenses additives for I.V. and irrigating solutions; mixes I.V. additive solutions and chemotherapy as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood.
• Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, inservice education, floor surveyor, updating publication supplements, etc.
• Organizes daily operational duties in the dispensing function. Supportive personnel including technicians and clerical subordinates are under the direction of a Pharmacist.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of clinical consults such as physician order clarification, allergy checking, gentamicin/vancomycin dosing, dosage monitoring and recommendations.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of current performance improvement drug utilization evaluations.
• Takes an active role in patient monitoring and is involved in patient educational programs.
• Available as a drug information resource person for other staff and physicians.
• Responsible for the completion of assigned projects designated by the manager.
• Responsible for the documentation and follow-up of all reported adverse drug reactions.
• Attends required annual employee inservices, as well as any other inservice designated by the manager. Is responsible for maintaining these records.
• Maintains good working knowledge by attending outside continuing education programs, reading journals, etc. Maintains licensure status by keeping continuing education requirements on file.
• Responsible for teaching/training of students.
• Purchasing and inventory duties:
• Procure supplies, equipment, services and merchandise; request price quotes.
• Process requisitions; expedite deliveries; resolve receiving and invoicing issues or problems.
• Assist with managing drug selection, procurement and inventory control.
• Assist with annual inventory and routine cycle counts.
• Comply with all track-and-trace legal requirements of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act for purchasing and distribution of drug products.
• Split Billing Responsibilities
• Develop a thorough understanding of the split-billing/third party administrator systems and the functions to be performed.
• Provide each buyer with information needed to place orders using the appropriate accounts (GPO vs. 340b)

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION: (STAFF PHARMACIST)

1. PREPARATION AND TRAINING Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education; licensed by the North Dakota Board of Pharmacy.
2. Position requires completion of BLS CPR. Position is required to attend Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training in the appropriate timeframe according to department orientation checklist. 
3. WORK EXPERIENCE None; hospital background preferred.
4. ATTENDANCE Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at JRMC. Employee are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees are also expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule.
5. ANALYTICAL ABILITY Must be able to do various calculations involving drug dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring. Interpret written and oral prescriptions.
6. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT Distinguish proper drug selection and appropriateness of use as related to patient age, weight, gender, and diagnosis.
7. CONTACTS WITH OTHERS Must be able to interact with other professionals courteously and tactfully in many areas of professional judgment.
8. SUPERVISING THE WORK OF OTHERS Mainly responsible for own work; also responsible for a Tech/Clerk and pharmacy students when Pharmacy Manager is absent.
9. RESPONSIBILITY FOR WELFARE OF OTHERS Responsible for patient safety concerning drug overdose, adverse reaction, allergies, appropriateness of drug use and drug interactions.
10. MENTAL/VISUAL EFFORT Work requires constant attention to detail for accuracy. Must be able to speak and write the English understandably. Visual acuity and color perception necessary for performing routine procedures. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
11. WORKING CONDITIONS Exposure to hazardous substances occasionally. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Works beyond normal working hours, on weekends and holidays, when necessary. Participates in and complies with JRMC Safety Management program. Maintains knowledge of and observes Standard Precautions. Practices aseptic techniques whenever appropriate. OSHA JOB CLASSIFICATION: This position is defined as a Category II: Employee does not have exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
12. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY EFFORT Constant standing or walking, occasional sitting. Frequent use of finger dexterity required to handle IV's, medications and computer keyboard. Must be able to frequently reach small items from shelves ranging from floor level to 7 feet high. Frequently requires ability to move around in aisles less than 30 inches wide. Occasionally need to move boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
13. BACKGROUND CHECK Background check will be completed for position.
14. PROMOTION No formal line of promotion.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required to personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

These are physical requirements of the position that may be performed as part of daily duties. Inability to meet one or more of these physical requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, JRMC may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Rarely
• Hands and Finger Dexterity - Continuously 
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Continuously 
• Climbing - Rarely
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - Continuously 
• Hearing/Listening - Continuously
• Tasting or Smelling - Rarely
• Working Inside - Frequently
• Working Outside - Frequently
• Working in Extreme Heat - Frequently
• Working in Extreme Cold - Frequently
• Working with Hazardous Materials - Rarely
• Noise - Occasionally
• Working in Dirt/Dust - Frequently

LIFTING:

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally
• Up to 25 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 50 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 75 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 100 pounds - Rarely
• Over 100 pounds - Rarely

CARRYING:

• Up to 10 pounds - Occasionally
• Up to 25 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 50 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 75 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 100 pounds - Rarely
• Over 100 pounds - Rarely

PUSHING:

• Up to 10 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 25 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 50 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 75 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 100 pounds - Rarely
• Over 100 pounds - Rarely

PULLING:

• Up to 10 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 25 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 50 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 75 pounds - Rarely
• Up to 100 pounds - Rarely
• Over 100 pounds - Rarely