Pharmacist

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Staff Pharmacist is front and center as an integral part of patient-centric health care at Meeker Drugs at PMC. Pioneers Medical Center is focused on improving health outcomes for patients. Pharmacists at PMC put their training to use in improving patient care. The Staff Pharmacist provides accurate, safe, efficient, and optimized medication therapy management. Pharmaceutical care services are a valued part of patient care at Pioneers Medical Center.  

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provides accurate, efficient, and appropriate pharmaceutical care services to patients by properly interpreting prescribers’ medication orders.
• Reviews patient medical and pharmaceutical records to monitor for efficient drug therapy, drug interactions, potential adverse drug events, contraindications, and allergies.
• Communicates directly with both prescribers and patients regarding questions concerning drug therapy and counseling points.
• Maintains an accurate on-hand inventory count for medications. 
• Abides by record-keeping requirements defined by law, DEA, and the Board of Pharmacy. 
• Maintain and supervise effective workflow to ensure the cleanliness of the department and the accuracy of medication order interpretation and prescription dispensing. 
• Obtains and maintains current certification required by the department to ensure abilities to deliver specialized services, such as Basic Life Support, Body Substance Control Measures, Hazardous Substance Procedures, Mass Casualty Plan, etc.
• Develops and demonstrates a commitment to the self-directed development of clinical pharmacy practice under guidelines of the departmental staff development programs through the identification of personal education goals and objectives.
• Maintains current knowledge of State and Federal statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents; conducts personal practice as defined by those requirements.
• Abides by all rules of the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintains active Colorado State Pharmacist license. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• The ability to initiate interpretive skills when required to communicate effectively with non-English speakers and the hearing impaired.  
• Ability to communicate effectively by telephone and text.
• Specific knowledge of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy practices required to fill patient medication orders, and in conducting examinations concerning the proper storage and usage of drugs.
• Must have the ability to respectfully handle stressful situations. 
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Must be able to manage and train pharmacy technicians.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A degree in Pharmacy and State licensure to practice pharmacy and to dispense controlled substances; authorized or qualified for authorization as a preceptor of student interns in Pharmacy as described by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• It is preferred that all incumbents possess an advanced degree (PharmD or MS) or equivalent clinical practice experience. Completion of a general or specialized residency is also preferred. Authorization to be a preceptor requires two years of practice as a Pharmacist.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced retail pharmacy environment in a new facility.  
• The pharmacy is located inside a state-of-the-art critical access hospital.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stretching, bending, turning, climbing on a step stool, and lifting boxes 25lbs is required. Coordinating physical movement to retrieve medications and transport them to various stations is required. The ability to stand for long periods of time is required. A high level of manual dexterity is required in the filling of prescriptions.