Retail Pharmacist
Company: Whidbey General Hospital
Location: Coupeville
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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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:
Dispensing or supervising the dispensing of all medication
throughout WhidbeyHealth's Retail Pharmacy.
Maintaining a working inventory of all medications.
Placing orders with wholesaler and/or manufacturers as needed.
Maintaining records and investigating Adverse Drug Reaction
Reports.
Maintaining an accurate, current inventory of narcotics at the
retail pharmacy.
Verifying all work of Pharmacy Technicians, Assistants and Pharmacy
Interns/Externs.
Participates in education of patients, nursing staff, medical staff
and the public when appropriate.
Researches and responds in a timely fashion to all questions from
health care workers.
Interacting with patients and families, nurses, physicians, and
other hospital staff and detailers from various manufacturers.
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:
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.
Checks hospital email account a minimum of three (3) times per
week.
Utilizes AIDET in all interactions with patients, employees and
visitors.
Completes all mandatory education within given timeframe.
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
Retail experience with excellent communication skills.
Experience with disease state management, collaborative work with
primary care providers and nursing staff.
Knowledge of 340b program preferred
Knowledge of all state and federal regulations
Ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced
environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with medical information
and conform to HIPAA regulations
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Current Pharmacist License from the Washington State Department of
Health, Board of Pharmacy.
Current BLS Certification.
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
x
Sitting
x
Walking
x
Manual dexterity (fine motor control)
x
Reach with hands and arms
x
Climb or balance
x
Stoop, kneel or crouch
x
Talk
x
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)
x
Frequent
x
x
x
Constant (2/3 or more)
x
Check box as appropriate
Close
Distance
Color Vision
Peripheral
Depth
Able to Focus
Vision Requirement
x
x
x
x
x
x
Check box as appropriate
Telephone
Face to Face
Close Proximity
Distant
Hearing Requirement
x
x
x
x
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
x
Simple decision making
x
Exercises some amount of decision-making affecting the work of
others
x
Processes complex information and provides assessments, evaluative
data and / or decisions
x
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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