Job Title: Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy

Reports To: Pharmacy Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Wage Range that the Company Expects to Pay: $68.00 - $74.97 per hour

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director, the Pharmacist dispenses pharmaceutical drugs, medical supplies, and prescriptions. The Pharmacist provides direct pharmaceutical services to health care professionals and patients regarding drug therapy. The Pharmacist is a supervisory classification overseeing the work of the pharmacy technicians. The employee is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of pharmaceutical drugs and prescriptions.

It is the primary purpose of CHCCC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, be cooperative, organized, and enthusiastic at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Additional duties may be assigned with or without prior notice.

Reviews prescriptions issued by the Physician, or other authorized prescriber to assure accuracy and safety.

Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost, to maintain pharmacy files, charge system, and inventory.

Prepares and dispenses medicines and preparations for patient use.

Maintains custody of controlled substances.

Orders and receives drugs, medicines, biologicals, and chemicals.

Accounts for stock of medications, controlled substances, and materials on hand to maintain an appropriate inventory level.

Dispenses prescriptions and charts orders consistent with the pharmacy laws of the State of California and Federal laws.

Assists the medical staff as a pharmaceutical consultant for the appropriate drug therapy for individual patients, including choice of medication, dosage, strength, frequency, and method of administration.

Monitors drug therapy, assists to adjust doses based on individual patient responses, collaborates with medical staff on issues related to drug therapy to promote cost effective and appropriate utilization of pharmaceuticals. Assists to prepare pharmaceutical care plans for patients under their care.

Provides in-service training programs for physicians, nursing and pharmacy staff members on featured topics.

Provides pharmacokinetic evaluations, assesses and reports adverse drug reactions. Assesses potential drug interactions and evaluates outcomes of patient care.

Provides drug information to patients.

Provides optimal cost-effective therapy using their knowledge of pharmacology, understanding of disease states and knowledge of available dosage forms.

Collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data, and designs work flows and procedures.

Maintains a cooperative working relationship with staff, physicians, and patients.

Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations.

Demonstrates the knowledge of domestic violence, child, and dependent abuse protocols.

Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and competence.

Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are indirect supervisory responsibilities with this position. The Pharmacist will be responsible for supervising clerical and pharmacy technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A college or university program certificate; B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm D is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, business periodicals, professional journals, and government regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply statistical data to optimize medication management of individual patients.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding is required. Microsoft Office and Google Suite skills are required. Working knowledge of EHR is required. Working knowledge of pharmacy software, database software, and inventory software is required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) is required. Possess and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. A current CPR (BLS-C) card is required. Must obtain a valid CPR card within the first 30 days of employment if not certified at the time of hire. CHC’s CPR Policy will supersede this job description.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire. Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of Tdap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form. If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season. Health screening requirements are subject to change based on CDC recommendations and federal, state, and/or local public health ordinances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule that may include evenings/weekends, and travel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.