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PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
To assist the pharmacist in performing the routine daily activities of the pharmacy department.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1 : Assists the pharmacist, under their direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal and hospital regulations.
Answers phone and screens calls for pharmacist. Greets all customers and provides excellent customer service at all times.
Duty 2 : Gathers accurate and complete demographic information during the initial contact with the patient, including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number, birthdate, allergy information, any pertinent disease state information, insurance information.
Creates and updates patient’s health and insurance information in the computer.
Duty 3 : Entering prescriptions : Enters prescriptions into the computer system. Notifies pharmacist of any DUR information.
Communicates and trouble shoots with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
Duty 4 : Filling prescriptions : Fills bottles with prescribed medications. Performs simple compounding as needed. Reconstitutes accurately.
Affixes label accurately and neatly including any cautionary labels at the discretion of the pharmacist. Files prescriptions that have been filled.
Maintains a neat and organized work area.
Duty 5 : Is capable of performing patient medication histories using the appropriate scripting developed by the pharmacy leadership team.
Asks appropriate questions of the patient to develop the most accurate medication list possible.
Performs all duties associated with payment of prescriptions, including all functions of cash register. Performs all duties mandated by law concerning HIPPA and maintains verification of such processes.
Consults pharmacist for any information / counseling requested by the patient concerning drug therapy.
Duty 11 : Maintains the integrity and security of medications throughout the pharmacy. Routinely checks for outdated products.
Maintains proper storage of medications. Follows all regulations preventing the diversion of medications. Maintains knowledge of loss prevention techniques.
Duty 12 : Supports fellow staff members. Maintains a positive attitude regardless of work flow. Follows through on problem resolution to the satisfaction of all involved.
Promotes good relations between all pharmacy staff members. Maintains a professional attitude when dealing with other healthcare professionals, patients, etc.
Always provides upward support of leadership within the organization. Maintains an awareness of developments within the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into practice.
Assists in the training of new employees.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy and insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status.
Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting, kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing.
The associate must be able to stand for five hours, walk for two hours and sit for one hour per day. The individual must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must have excellent eye-hand coordination and reach work above their shoulders.
Associate must have excellent verbal communication skills. Also requires exposure to heat, cold, possible bodily injury and other toxic substances.
This position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
Last updated : 2024-04-25
Full Time
Hospital
$36k-44k (estimate)
04/27/2024
05/02/2024
bvhealthsystem.org
OTTAWA, OH
50 - 100
1891
COLLENE ABRAMS
$5M - $10M
Hospital
Blanchard Valley Health System has found a home in the sprawling landscape of northwest Ohio. The organization has grown from a single hospital to a comprehensive health system offering a full continuum of care. BVHS continues to grow! Currently, the system serves an eight county area including Hancock, Allen, Putnam, Henry, Wood, Seneca, Wyandot and Hardin. However, the service areas continue to expand as the need for better health care access is identified. Today, BVHS employs more than 3,000 associates. Access to health care is a priority to our family of professionals. Health system medica...l practices dot the region as specialists rotate through communities. With an eye on growth, BVHS leaders strategically plan for the next generation. The responsibility is passed from one trailblazer to the next as the path to elite health care is paved. Our mission, Caring for a lifetime, sets a tone for decision-making. Blanchard Valley Health System is prepared to be there with the right care, in the right place at the right time. Were here for you.
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