Pharmacist (Healthcare)

JOB SUMMARY: Ensure safe preparation/dispensing and cost-effective (inventory control) management of the entire medication use process.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Review and assess medication orders.
Compound and dispense medications, antineoplastic drugs, and intravenous admixtures.
Ensure medications are prepared, labeled, and dispensed accurately and promptly.
Understand USP 797, USP 800, and proper aseptic technique.
Ensure all doses of intravenous admixtures prepared by Pharmacy Technicians are checked.
Manage purchases/returns/recalls and inventory of all pharmaceutical agents and medical supplies. Work closely with vendors to ensure receipt of the most cost-effective products.
Maintain drug replacement and sample medication inventory separate from purchased inventory.
Participate in drug study audits.
Oversee Pharmacy Technicians.
Prepare chemotherapy and intravenous medications.
Perform daily hood cleaning and documentation.
Maintain daily temperature logs.
Conduct monthly inventory process, ensuring accurate drug count and expiration date documentation.
Conduct monthly emergency drug box/crash cart inventory and expiration date check.
Perform quality assurance activities as assigned.
Provide drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and Team Members. Counsel patients regarding medications.
Provide orientation and training to Pharmacy Team Members.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and REGISTRATION:

Doctoral Degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred but not required. Bachelor's degree in pharmacy (P.D.) required
Valid Arkansas Pharmacy license

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

2-4 years' experience in IV Admixture
Experience in oncology preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Basic math skills
Organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of aseptic technique and USP 797 requirements
Ability and willingness to work with potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions) and sticks or cuts from needles and other sharp items
Ability to operate a computer
Ability to handle a high volume of work with acceptable speed and accuracy
Ability to stand and walk for a long period of time

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must interact and communicate both verbally and in written form.
Must interact and exchange information regarding patients with physicians and other departmental personnel, and outside agencies frequently, while respecting the confidentiality of patient information.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
This position involves potential exposure to infectious diseases. Colleagues are offered appropriate vaccinations and safety training.

COMMENTS:
This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee to maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.