PART-TIME Day Shift PRN and Part Time Pharmacists - Gadsden, AL

PRN and Part Time Pharmacists: We are an inpatient hospital pharmacy servicing Behavioral Health patients (no IV or TPNs), located in Gadsden.
We're open Monday through Friday, 8am until 3pm.
We're closed on weekends and major holidays.
There are no nights - no weekends - no on-call.
We're offering competitive compensation.
Experience with pyxis dispensing machines is a plus.
JOB DESCRIPTION: STAFF/PRN PHARMACIST Updated: 09/16/2022 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.
• Ensures compliance with all laws and governing agencies.
• Works closely with pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff to provide quality patient 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION: STAFF/PRN PHARMACIST Updated: 09/16/2022 ❖ 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION: STAFF/PRN PHARMACIST Updated: 09/16/2022 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.