Retail Pharmacist

Company: Whidbey General Hospital
Location: Coupeville
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title / Job Code: Retail Pharmacist / TBD
Department Name / Number: Pharmacy / 717010
Reports To: Department Manager
Collective Bargaining Agreement: Pro-Tech
FLSA: Non-Exempt
EEO Job Group: Professionals
Effective Date:
Reviewed By: Department Manager
Review Date: 2/23/2021
Reviewed By: Human Resources
JOB SUMMARY
The Retail Pharmacist is responsible for the quality of pharmacy services provided. This position collaborates with providers and staff both internal and external to the WhidbeyHealth system to ensure optimal patient care. The Retail Pharmacist duties include dispensing medications, assisting patients with drug information, developing and sustaining strong patient relationships, evaluating and resolving potential drug therapy problems, identifying barriers to care and finding solutions to improve medication adherence, providing thorough patient counseling, prescription verification, adherence to state and federal pharmacy laws, supervision of pharmacy technicians and ancillary staff and other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
PRINCIPLE FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

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  Dispensing or supervising the dispensing of all medication throughout WhidbeyHealth's Retail Pharmacy.
  
  
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  Maintaining a working inventory of all medications.
  
  
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  Placing orders with wholesaler and/or manufacturers as needed.
  
  
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  Maintaining records and investigating Adverse Drug Reaction Reports.
  
  
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  Maintaining an accurate, current inventory of narcotics at the retail pharmacy.
  
  
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  Verifying all work of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Pharmacy Interns/Externs.
  
  
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  Participates in education of patients, nursing staff, medical staff and the public when appropriate.
  
  
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  Researches and responds in a timely fashion to all questions from health care workers.
  
  
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  Interacting with patients and families, nurses, physicians, and other hospital staff and detailers from various manufacturers.
  
  
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  Upon request of and in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager the Pharmacist on duty will supervise all other Pharmacy personnel and ensure that all policies, procedures and standards of conduct are followed.
  
  
  The following are expectations of all WhidbeyHealth and Clinic employees:
  
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    Attends a minimum of 80% of monthly department staff meetings throughout the year. Actively participates in monthly department staff meetings, to include active participation in setting department goals and supporting department functions to meet set goals.
    
    
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    Checks hospital email account a minimum of three (3) times per week.
    
    
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    Utilizes AIDET in all interactions with patients, employees and visitors.
    
    
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    Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe.
    
    
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    Adheres to all hospital, department, and safety policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
    
    
    CONFIDENTIALITY
    All WhidbeyHealth and Clinics employees are required to maintain confidentiality in accordance with organizational policy, state and federal regulations including not but limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
    JOB KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
    Education
    Bachelor of Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy.
    Training and Experience
    
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      Retail experience with excellent communication skills.
      
      
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      Experience with disease state management, collaborative work with primary care providers and nursing staff.
      
      
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      Knowledge of 340b program preferred
      
      
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      Knowledge of all state and federal regulations
      
      
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      Ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
      
      
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      Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with medical information and conform to HIPAA regulations
      
      
      Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
      
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        Current Pharmacist License from the Washington State Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy.
        
        
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        Current BLS Certification.
        
        
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        Immunization Certification.
        
        
        OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
        Outlined below is the level of Language Skills, Mathematical Skills, and Reasoning Ability needed to perform the essential functions of this position. Each area is evaluated and the level description included is intended to provide a summary. Please note that all skills listed may not pertain to this position.
        Language Skills
        Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
        Mathematical Skills
        Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
        Reasoning Ability
        Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must possess strong problem-solving skills and effective time management skills
        PHYSICAL DEMANDS
        The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates the physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        WORK ENVIRONMENT
        The attached Work Environment & Physical Demands addendum indicates the work environment characteristics an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
        The Standards of Behavior were developed to reflect WhidbeyHealth's commitment to excellent community healthcare. The employee's commitment to practice these Standards of Behavior will promote an optimal environment of care and foster a positive work environment. Every employee is responsible for and must follow the Standards of Behavior.
        EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
        I have received, reviewed and understand the job duties and responsibilities in this job description and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined. I further understand that future performance evaluations are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.
        Employee Name Signature Date
        The above statements are intended to describe the key aspects of the work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive listing of all requirements relative to the position. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned. WBH reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
        PHYSICAL AND / OR MENTAL DEMANDS FOR THIS POSITION:
        Check box as appropriate
        Physical activities in relation to the time on the job
        None or N/A
        Up to 1/3
        1/3 to 2/3
        2/3 or More
        Standing
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        Sitting
        x
        Walking
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        Manual dexterity (fine motor control)
        x
        Reach with hands and arms
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        Climb or balance
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        Stoop, kneel or crouch
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        Talk
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        Repetitive movement
        x
        Physical Demand
        (Check box as appropriate)
        Sedentary
        Light
        Light Medium
        Medium
        Heavy
        Very Heavy
        Lifting, Pushing, Pulling
        
        10 lbs.
        10-20 lbs.
        20-40 lbs.
        80-120 lbs.
        
        Occasional (up to 1/3)
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        Frequent
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        x
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        Constant (2/3 or more)
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        Check box as appropriate
        Close
        Distance
        Color Vision
        Peripheral
        Depth
        Able to Focus
        Vision Requirement
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        x
        x
        x
        x
        x
        Check box as appropriate
        Telephone
        Face to Face
        Close Proximity
        Distant
        Hearing Requirement
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        x
        x
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        Mental Functioning Incidence (Check box / only as they apply)
        Rarely / Never
        Occasionally
        Frequently
        Always
        Follows well defined, prescribed rules, guidelines and / or directions; exercises limited judgment
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        Simple decision making
        x
        Exercises some amount of decision-making affecting the work of others
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        Processes complex information and provides assessments, evaluative data and / or decisions
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        Must interact cooperatively as part of a team to complete daily assignments
        x
        The Work Environment & Physical Demands are intended to describe working conditions for the majority of the work performed in this position but may vary based on department needs.

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