Pharmacist III - Pharmacy Stores
Pharmacist III - Pharmacy Stores
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Type of Position:
Other Health Care Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
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Department:
ICE PTSL Pharmacy Stores
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Summary of Job Duties:
A Pharmacist III will supervise direct coordinate and provide first line technical functions for our frontline personnel including pharmacists technicians volunteers and students. The person in this position is considered an operational supervisor of the pharmacy and handles the daytoday operation of the pharmacy stockroom. Interacts with healthcare staff outside of pharmacy and pharmacy vendors to ensure good workflow and working relationships. Serves as the primary point of contact for acute care drug shortages and works closely with the Director of Pharmacy Business Operations to optimize inventory ensure contract compliance and manage inpatient drug expense. Pharmacist III may work online based on department need to help with daytoday dispensing functions tasks and job duties to provide timely and efficient patient services. They will assist with maintaining changing and implementing new workflows technology/automation and process improvement projects. They provide leadership and assistance for developing appropriate training education and competencies for employees and rotation students. This position will promote staff engagement and great customer service. They will also represent the department by serving on committees and attending meetings other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Five (5) years of experience working as a pharmacist in a retail or hospital setting
Certification as a licensed Registered Pharmacist by the State of Arkansas or eligible for licensure by the State of Arkansas
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate of an ACPEaccredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D.
Advanced degree (MS MBA MHA MPA etc.)AND/ORCompletion of a general or administrative ASHPaccredited residency
Prior supervisory or personnel management experience
Board certification or equivalent accredited certification/credentials in a related field
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of pharmacy distribution systems
Displays sound analytical thinking in complex situations
Displays professionalism in accepting and sharing responsibility for meeting Pharmacy and Therapeutics Service Line goals
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Shows leadership as defined by UAMS Leadership Competencies
Will serve in a supervisory role
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Serves as the primary point of contact for identification management and mitigation of acute care drug shortages
Frequently analyze and report data to ensure GPO contract compliance and monitor price and utilization inflation for inpatient drugs
Works with the Director of Pharmacy to optimize medication inventory and reduce overall inpatient drug expense
Prepares medicationsfor dispensingby reviewing and interpretingprescribers orders and detecting appropriateness of therapy medication interactions allergies and other vital safety prescribing information
Verifies prescribers orders once assessed and deemed appropriate/safe
Communicates with providers for clarification and correction of orders labs etc. as needed
Monitors and evaluatesthe work of staff and takes corrective action when necessary
Establishes maintains revises and implements pharmacy procedures work standards and quality control measures within the general framework of pharmacy and hospital procedures.
Ensure employees including themselves maintain all pharmacy protocols and procedures
Lead staff members by assigning work tasks supervising evaluating hiring training and scheduling for employees
Supervises staff in the provision of expert information and consultation on drugs and drug usage in a dispensing clinical or compounding setting
Managesand maintainspharmacy workflowsystems
Participates in planning and implementing automation/technology systems
Participates in interviewsand selection ofprofessional and other pharmacy personnelfor hire
Supervises and directs onboarding orientation training and development of employees in area of responsibility
Performs evaluations and issues coaching and counseling to employees in area of responsibility
Assistsand advisesonaction topromote terminate discipline appoint retain and other personnel matters
Provides first line administrative and technical supervision to staff as it relatesto daily operations
Demonstrates professional behaviorand mutual respect toward all employees colleagues patients and guests
Coordinatesprojects to attain departmental goals or optimize workflow
Develops processes to optimize efficiency safety and related workflow/workload
Developspractices to improve work processes enhance guest satisfaction and reduce wastes and costs.
Assist with the review and evaluation ofapplicable federal state and enforceable regulations/standardsincluding USP Joint Commission FDA OSHA etc. and assist in establishes workflows to ensure compliance in area of responsibility
Maintains knowledge of current industry best practices in pharmacy operations
Participates in the developmentreview and implementationof applicable policies and procedures in area of responsibility
Functions as the pointperson in the preparation of and response to regulatory and accreditation site visits surveys and inspections in area of responsibility
Participates in Safety Huddle as assigned
Serve as a resource to pharmacists technicians medical and nursing staff
Provides timely and accurate medication information when requested
Ensures staff receivesnecessary initial and continuous training for relevant policies procedures regulations software equipment medications etc.
Assist with developingeducational materials and inservices for staff development purposes
Assist with precepting introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations
Assist with precepting residents on the longitudinal staffing component within the residency program
Work to provide excellent pharmacy services to assists in achieving departmental goals andultimately the institutions vision and mission
Educating current and future health professionals and the public
Perform other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to preemployment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing
Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Standing Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching Lifting Pulling Pushing Reaching Sharps Walking
Benefits Eligible:
Employment Type
Full-Time
