Position General Summary:

This position is an Essential position at the facility to ensure efficient operations and patient care. Employees hired into an Essential position are expected to report to work for their scheduled shifts regardless of the environmental weather and road conditions that may exist.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Pharmacist In Charge is responsible for ensuring adherence to facility SOPs and procedures, adherence to state and federal regulations, and directly supervise Pharmacists. The Pharmacist In Charge is also responsible for providing medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals as needed for appropriate patient care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Additionally, the Pharmacist In Charge will assist the Director of Pharmacy with various Joint Commission, PI, DUE/MUE and CQI projects as assigned. The Pharmacist In Charge will be responsible for inpatient and outpatient medication and device education when appropriate. The Pharmacist In Charge will be responsible for additional tasks as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy, as appropriate.

Facility General Responsibilities:

• Attend facility new hire orientation as scheduled by HR
• Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date
• Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds
• Follow HIPAA regulations at all times
• Be punctual and dependent for assigned shifts
• Dress within the dress code requirements of the facility
• Identifies all patients using at least two identifiers verbally (name and DOB), and by checking ID bracelet
• Follows Hospital Wide and Department Specific policies and procedures
• Must interact with physicians, guest, staff, and patients pleasantly, cooperatively, and effectively

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates skill in communication, conflict resolution and human relations.
• Must be emotionally mature and able to function effectively under stress.
• Must exhibit a team approach.
• Must be knowledgeable of fiscal, general healthcare issues, trends, quality management and other aspects of Pharmaceutical practice and standards.
• Must be proficient in both oral and written communication.

Position Requirements: Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Certifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.

The Pharmacist In Charge must have a minimum of two years of hospital experience, or equivalent as determined by the Director of Pharmacy, and preferably one year of experience in a leadership/management role. One year experience in unit dose and IV admixture is preferred.

Current Tennessee Pharmacy License

Current Tennessee Controlled Substance Qualification Endorsement

Working Conditions:

The position requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and lifting. The Pharmacist In Charge must be able to see with corrective eye wear. The Pharmacist In Charge must be able to ear clearly with assistance. The Pharmacist In Charge may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases and may be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. The Pharmacist In Charge must be able to handle emergency or crisis situations. The Pharmacist In Charge may be occasionally subject to irregular hours. The Pharmacist In Charge may be required to wear protective equipment as necessary.

Statement of Non-Inclusivity:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of or given to any employee assigned to the position. The skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities outlined in this job description may be changed or added to when deemed appropriate and necessary by the company or the person who is designated to be managerially responsible for this position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. Employment with the company is an at-will relationship.