Pharmacist In Charge-Janus RX Covington, LA

• Supervises personnel and participates in all aspects of pharmacy workflow including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing.
• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients.
• Directs and controls the purchase and inventory maintenance of pharmaceuticals and related substances and supplies.
• Participate in the department’s planning, revenue analysis, budgeting, education, and human resource activities.
• Maintains appropriate records for all medications and other pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians or other qualified prescribers.
• The PIC will have strong communication skills and be able to perform detailed work.
• Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state, and federal authorities as well as accepted standards of practice.

Distributive Activities:

• Prepares, labels, and dispenses medications for all age groups according to accepted standards of practice.
• Performs computer order-entry functions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining an acceptable inventory of medications and supplies under proper conditions of storage and security.
• Supervises and verifies appropriate and accurate drug distribution tasks performed by support and technical staff.
• Effectively uses all necessary forms of informatics.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

• Performs all aspects of pharmacy operations in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
• Interprets medication orders, monitors drug regimens, and performs interventions when order clarification is necessary or when therapeutic problems are identified.
• Meets and maintains competencies to perform the required duties of the position.
• Assists with adherence packaging and education of use.
• Promotes the use of cost-effective drug therapy.
• Documents activities per departmental policies.
• Provide general drug information services when necessary.

• Assists in the training and orientation of new employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to counsel patients, families, and/or caregivers.
• Attend staff meetings.

• Monitors activities of the department and take appropriate action as necessary to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Assist with staffing problems as needed and can suggest ways to efficiently distribute workflow.
• Supervises support personnel in a consistent and fair manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and effectively organize workload and problem solve.

• Completes annual continuing education requirements.
• Obtains and maintains Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Certification, as necessary.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Follows accepted standards of practice and adheres to federal, state, and local regulations as well as the policies and procedures of the organization.

• Graduation from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education; Baccalaureate or PharmD degree required.
• Current and valid registration and licensure by the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist.
• Abide by and uphold the privacy rule standards of HIPAA.

• Prior experience as a Pharmacist in Charge. 
• MTM Training/Certification.

• Moderate computer knowledge.
• Self-directed, motivated, and capable of supervising support personnel.