Pharmacist Retail - HF Family Pharmacy
Health First
*POSITION SUMMARY*
To be fully engaged in providing No Harm/ Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship, staff pharmacists fill orders for oral, parenteral, and enteral medications, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide drug information while complying with the laws governing the practice of pharmacy. Staff pharmacists supervise and direct support personnel.
*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:*
1. Review prescriptions and medical orders (verbal and written) to ensure all the pertinent information has been provided. Store prescription files in compliance with state, federal laws and regulations.
2. Pharmacists with documented competencies may compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, sterile products, and parenteral nutrition products.
3. Issue controlled substances to patients and maintain records as required by law.
4. Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
5. Read, extract, and interpret information in patient records, as appropriate.
6. Report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
7. Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
8. Participate in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collect data; conduct quality monitors and inspections; and maintain log, records, and other documentation as assigned.
9. Provide drug information to patients and/or their designated representative.
10. Participate in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other staff.
11. Direct pharmacy support personnel. Verify the daily activities of pharmacy technicians.
12. Organize and prioritize work assignments. Ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
13. Provide clinical clarification to practitioners. Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed
*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*
* Education: Doctorate’s degree in Pharmacy (PharmD).
* Work Experience: Completed an internship of 2080 hours or equivalent internship program.
* Licensure: Pharmacist Licensure in the State of Florida and meet annual continuing education requirements for Florida Licensure.
* Certification:
o Immunization Certified.
o American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course within 90 days of start date and maintained.
* Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
o Strong time management and organization skills.
o Excellent customer service.
o Detail oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
o Familiarity with appropriate local, state, and federal pharmacy-related regulations.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
* Work Experience: Six (6) months of Retail Pharmacy experience.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*
* Repetitive use of hands and fingers. Good hand and wrist dexterity to enable typing and/or computer work for 8-10 hours/day.
* Good eyesight to read labels/prescriptions, graduated containers of fluids, to count tabs, capsules.
* Good hearing to understand phone instructions/orders, customers and those in which the position depends.
* Ability to work in noisy distracting atmosphere, to handle frequent interruptions, to adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
* Handle large volumes of work for long periods of time.
* Walk, bend, stoop, twist, sit, stand for long periods of time, 8-10 hours a day.
* May require lifting and carrying light loads (Up to 40lbs.)
*MENTAL DEMANDS:.*
* Ability to work independently.
* Patience, positive attitude, cooperation, work well with others, friendly, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail-thoroughness.
* Attention to accuracy, organized, good communications skills (orally and in writing), ability to handle and work well under stress.
* Good listening skills, good social skills, perform multiple tasks at one time, and are able to make quick accurate decisions.
* Ability to evaluate medical literature.
*ABOUT HEALTH FIRST*
At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.
**Job:** **Pharmacy*
**Organization:** **Holmes Regional Medical Center*
**Title:** *Pharmacist Retail - HF Family Pharmacy*
**Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Melbourne*
**Requisition ID:** *077066*
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