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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Job Description:
Job Description
Position Title:
Pharmacist, Outpatient
Last Reviewed:
07/28/2021
Salary Class:
Non-Exempt
Department:
Outpatient Pharmacy
Job Code:
4747
Reports To:
Manager, Outpatient Pharmacy
BASIC FUNCTION
The Outpatient Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care for retail customers. Works with and supervises all manufacturing and compounding in the retail pharmacy.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Prepares and/or maintains written control over medication dispensing and manufacturing. Understands and uses pharmacy reference material for drug information. Maintains adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals and other supplies.
2.
Interprets, clarifies, and evaluates appropriateness of medication orders for physicians and others credentialed or privileged to prescribe medication.
3.
Is competent in providing care to all age categories of patients served, modifying drug therapy as appropriate for the neonatal, pediatric, adult, and elderly populations.
4.
Understands the functionality available within the pharmacy computer system and is competent in applying appropriately.
5.
Participates in the drug education of others both inside and outside the department. Participates in continuing education programs as required by state law.
6.
Adequately oversees the pharmacy operations, maintaining an atmosphere of professionalism and efficiency for completion of the tasks at hand with the technician, intern, and ancillary staff.
7.
Works with other healthcare providers and relevant policy-making and ad-hoc committees to establish cost management programs that improve drug therapy outcomes (efficacy, safety, cost effectiveness) and overall quality of patient care.
8.
Performs other job-related responsibilities as requested.
SCOPE OF THE JOB
Age Specific Population Served:
Pediatric (1 - 12 years)
Adolescent (13 - 17 years)
Adult (18 - 64 years)
Geriatric (65 years & older)
Infant (less than 1 year)
OSHA Category
Category II - Some (but not all) employees in this job title may have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials, usually by location or specific departments.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Learning:
Required
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy or PharmD from ACPE accredited institution.
Work Experience:
Required
1 year ambulatory pharmaceutical experience
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to or Knowledge of...
Required
Reasoning/Decision Making
be professional, honest and have personal integrity
develop new skills and keep abreast of new knowledge
Communication
communicate with ease on a professional level
effectively communicate in technical and lay language
General - All Positions
work cooperatively with a wide variety of people
have professional attitude in regard to motivation, cooperation, flexibility, confidentiality, ethics and personal development
Computer Systems/Software/Applications
operate computer
License and Certifications:
Required
Pharmacist license to practice in the state of employment, some positions may require multiple state licenses
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITION
Sitting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Static Standing Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)
Driving Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Stooping/Bending Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Climbing Stair Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)
Reaching - Shoulder Level Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Pounds of force 25-50
Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Pounds of force 25-50
Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 25-50
Lifting - Waist to Overhead Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 25-50
Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 25-50
Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 25-50
Carrying - Right Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 25-50
Carrying - Left Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
Number of lbs 25-50
Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Subject to inside environmental conditions.
Subject to outside environmental conditions.
Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (as in typical office or administrative work).
Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter:
Steve Crager
Recruiter Email Address:
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