PRN Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION : PRN INPATIENT PHARMACIST

JACKSONVILLE, NC

The following job description identifies the qualifications and standards for Staff and PRN

Pharmacists at Institutional Pharmacy Solutions (IPS). Staff and PRN Pharmacists will meet the

following requirements and competencies listed below. The Staff and PRN Pharmacists report

directly to the Director of Pharmacy or Pharmacist in Charge (PIC).

I. JOB SUMMARY : Responsible directing the overall operation of the hospital pharmacy

department under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy / PIC.

• Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care

provided to all groups of patients.

care.

II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas :

❖ Directing Pharmacy Department operations and ensuring compliance with all

local, state, and federal regulations under the direction of the Director of

Pharmacy / PIC.

❖ Monitors activities of the Pharmacy Department, taking appropriate action as

necessary to ensure efficient and effective operation and quality patient care.

❖ Works closely with the nursing and medical staff and other clinical department

managers in addressing Pharmacy Department issues as they are related to the

services provided to all patients.

❖ Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient

safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.

❖ Directs the purchase and inventory maintenance of pharmaceuticals as needed

for patient care.

❖ Oversees the storage and distribution of all pharmaceutical items in

departmental and patient care locations.

❖ Performs clinical monitoring according to clinical guidelines and treatment

standards for the Pharmacy Department in accordance with hospital policies,

The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, and federal and state regulations.

❖ Performs all aspects of pharmacy management and pharmacist duties, as

required.

❖ Works in the community to bring positive attention to the effective patient care

that the hospital provides.

❖ Maintains a system of records in accordance with hospital policy for recording

patient charges as well as maintaining adequate controls over requisitioning and

dispensing of pharmaceuticals.

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❖ Maintains formularies and other medication-related documents, information

resources and references for preparations.

❖ Responsible for reporting quality related events that occur according to IPS and

hospital policy.

❖ Reads, analyzes, and interprets pharmacy-related journals in order to remain

current on standards of pharmacy care.

❖ Responds to common inquiries or complaints from facility partners, regulatory

agencies, or members of the hospital staff.

❖ Reviews and summarizes articles and studies to effectively present information

and answer questions from medical and nursing staff.

2. Professional Requirements :

❖ Completes annual continuing education and competency requirements.

❖ Always maintains and ensures patient confidentiality.

❖ Maintains regulatory requirements, including all state and federal regulations and

TJC standards.

❖ Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with

administration, physicians, and staff in all departments.

❖ Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.

❖ Supervise pharmacy technicians, where applicable.

❖ Ensures compliance with all company and facility policies and procedures.

❖ Follows administrative directives and attends interactive departmental meetings

and discussions.

❖ Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the company and the hospital, as

well as the focus statement of the department.

3. Regulatory Requirements :

❖ Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree, or equivalent.

❖ Graduate from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy or certified by the

Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC).

❖ Current Pharmacist certification or licensure in the state of practice.

4. Preferred Certifications :

❖ Current certification in BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR (Cardiopulmonary

Resuscitation).

❖ Bloodborne Pathogen Training.

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5. Language Skills :

❖ Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

❖ Strong written and verbal skills.

6. Skills :

❖ Hospital experience preferred.

❖ Intermediate computer knowledge : Office 365.

❖ Automated pharmacy systems : Automated Dispensing Software, Analytics

Reporting, Order Entry Software.

❖ Self-directed, motivated, and capable of supervising pharmacy support

personnel.

7. Physical Demands :

❖ Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities

to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient

care.

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