Director of Pharmacy

Description

Job Summary: 

Responsible and accountable for the provision of safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. Provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy operational services in a Critical Access Hospital with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel. Participate in all necessary aspects of the medication-use system while providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care to the patients. The Pharmacist services include but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Pharmacy serves as a departmental resource and liaisons to other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

Responsible for all employees in the Pharmacy Department. Manage time off requests, ensure adequate staffing, and perform annual performance appraisals. Attend staff meetings required and serve on various committees as needed. Maintain any educational requirements for self and others in the department. Provide training for employees as needed. Stay informed of any new regulations or rules that may apply to this department. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Facilitates pharmaceutical care services, direct patient care programs, medication utilization systems within assigned services and care areas to assure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, and regulatory standards
• Designs and implements stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programs
• Actively identifies practice related issues which require evaluation and facilitate clinical research projects, quality improvement initiatives, or healthcare provider education as needed to advance practice
• Develops and oversees policies and procedures for drug purchasing, drug usage, drug distribution, and drug control
• Assures pharmacy is an integral part of the health-care delivery system and facilitates enhancement and expansion of pharmacy services/programs as needed
• Works as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers to provide patient-centered care
• Identifies high-risk patients and implements interventions to improve quality and safety
• Makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations
• Participate in the management of medical emergencies
• Provides discharge medication review, reconciliation, and counseling as appropriate
• Maintains proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems
• Completes critical patient monitoring and reviews patient profile/chart to identify, prevent, or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, sub therapeutic dosage, over dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, failure to receive drugs, untreated indications, medication use without an indication, and treatment failures
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and ensure continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among staff

Requirements

Job Competencies:

• Is consistently at work and on time, as established: ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent and arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values; follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; shows respect for cultural differences; follows instructions; responds to management direction, takes responsibility for own actions.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Exhibits objectivity and openness to others 'views; gives and welcomes feedback; establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Follow the established culture and beliefs of our EPET program which states that we believe Every Person Every Time deserves respect, kindness, fairness, and excellence in the care we provide.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of various drugs, their compositions, uses, and effects, to provide accurate information and advice to patients and healthcare providers.
• Strong analytical skills to accurately interpret doctor's prescriptions and ensure the correct medication and dosage is provided.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, explaining the purpose, usage, and potential side effects of medication.
• Attention to detail to ensure the safe and correct dispensing of medication, as well as to maintain accurate patient and medication records.
• Collaborative skills to work with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in a team-based approach to patient care
• Problem-solving skills to identify and address issues related to medication usage, side effects, and interactions
• Knowledge of and compliance with laws, regulations, and policies regarding the storage, distribution, and use of drugs.

Education/Licensure Requirements:

• Doctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree highly preferred.
• Graduated from an ACPE accredited school or college of Pharmacy
• Current License with the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy

Experience Requirements:

• Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred
• Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Minimal lifting of up to S0lbs
• Good auditory and communication skills