Retail Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy - Full Time - Days

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to Pharmacy Manager with no direct reports.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides pharmacy services to include drug distribution and dispensing drug information drug therapy monitoring patient education and controlled substance regulation. Responsible for providing direct supervision of supportive personnel within the Department of Pharmacy. Actively participates in the creation of an environment that fosters patient family physician and staff satisfaction. Ensures decisions made are based on the Mission and Values of ProMedica.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

• Reviews prescriptions issued by physician or other authorized prescriber to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Compounds medications using standard formulas and proper aseptic technique.
• Monitors all new medication orders against the patients medication profile for contraindications drugdrug interactions drugfood interactions druglaboratory test interactions allergies and appropriateness of drug dose route frequency and therapeutic duplications. Resolves identified problems with the physician or nurse; and documents these activities as appropriate.
• Answers all drug information questions accurately using drug information resources available in the department and documents these activities as appropriate.
• Reads extracts and interprets information in patient charts accurately.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
• Obtains required continuing education for state licensure.
• Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conducts patient education/counseling to inpatients and/or outpatients as requested.
• Collaborates with other team members in meeting departmental goals. Establishes and maintains mechanisms for communication and constructive problem solving with staff. Utilizes a team approach in decision-making and problem solving. Builds trust and mutual respect.
• Keeps director informed of any unexpected developments that may affect patient care or the budget of the department.
• Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel; verifies the daily activities of pharmacy technicians; and participates in the performance management process as requested. Supervises and instructs students.
• Adheres to state and federal laws.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in an ethical and responsible manner.
• Supports the department in providing a vision for its direction and embraces the change process to achieve the vision.
• Effectively makes decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Coaches and facilitates the growth and development of employees within the department.
• Directs daily operations to achieve goals for the department.
• Strives for continuous improvement by focusing on key department systems.
• Develops an environment for success through team participation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialty Pharmacy Only

• Completing and submitting prior authorization forms with great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Assisting prescribers with denial/appeal of reject claims.
• Gather proper information and completing patient assistance applications.
• Works proficiently within pharmacy and specialty workflow software systems.
• Perform New Patient Start calls which include but are not limited to medication reconciliation disease state evaluation concomitant disease state evaluation assess clinical appropriateness and education/training.
• Assess appropriateness of subsequent refills address patient issues/concerns monitor adherence and create care plan when appropriate.
• Shipping completed orders to patients and prescribers.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Participates in e-learning activities.
• Maintains ongoing knowledge understanding and continuing education of related disease states and medications pertinent to specialty pharmacy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: BS Pharm or PharmD

Skills: N/A

Years of Experience: N/A

License: Current License within the state(s) of practice

Certification: N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: N/A

Skills: N/A

Years of Experience: N/A

License: N/A

Certification: N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: N/A

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift light materials frequent standing; occasional squatting kneeling walking and stairs. Must be able to move about and between workstations.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.

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