Pharmacist

Position Summary 

• The primary responsibility of the Staff Pharmacist is the compounding and dispensing of medications in accordance with Hospital policy, professional standards and state and federal regulations. 

Supervises 

• Pharmacy Technician, Student, Volunteer 

Job Requirements 

• Education, Required Licenses/Certifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. 

• Current New Hampshire pharmacy license. 

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  Work Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: 

• Prior experience in institutional pharmacy with working knowledge of intravenous admixtures, parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, and unit-dose systems is preferred.  

• Training and/or experience specific to pharmaceutical dosages and practices regarding pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients is required.  

• Experience with computer systems and their application to the clinical, clerical and operational aspects of hospital pharmacy is desired.  

• Good verbal communication skills are required.  

• Familiarity with computer applications required.  

• Must have technical aptitude and a willingness to learn software applications used at AVH. 

Contacts 

• Providers, staff, volunteers, vendors, regulatory agencies, and applicants. 

AVH Values/Commitment to AVH Values Booklet 

• Sense of Ownership:?Investing in our workplace and culture, as a reflection of ourselves, promoting a safe environment. 

• Collaboration:?Working together, encouraging teamwork. 

• Quality:?High quality patient centered holistic care, delivered with compassion and empathy. 

• Integrity:?Always doing the right thing; respecting patients and staff. Honesty and transparency; kindness. 

• Flexibility:?Accepting change as an opportunity to grow while honoring our past and creating our new legacy. 

• Communication:?Listen attentively to understand needs and deliver with courtesy, clarity and compassion. 

• Service:?Exceeding expectations while meeting the changing needs of our community. 

• Accountability:?Accepting and taking responsibility for our own actions and feelings and taking initiative to ensure a safe and supportive workplace. 

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Essential Functions 

• Exhibits courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers, and providers. Anticipates service needs and proactively resolves issues. Consistently holds self and others accountable for meeting patient/customer service standards. Practices service recovery skills. 

• Works openly and collaboratively both inside and outside the department; promotes performance improvement. Follows through on statements and actions in a timely manner. Strives for excellence in all endeavors. 

• Encourages discussion and consensus building. Recognizes and adapts to different view points and opinions; values diversity. Uses "indoor" voice. Avoids interrupting others. Champions change and exhibits flexibility and adaptability. 

• Accepts responsibility for own actions, behaviors and decisions. 

• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively. Reports to work promptly at the beginning of the work shift and prepares to begin work. Returns to work promptly from lunch and breaks. Completes work assignment and departs timely. In compliance with Absenteeism and Tardiness policy. 

• Is viewed as a resource in the department when dealing with issues of systems and resources and accomplishing tasks in the most efficient and effective ways. 

• Compounds and dispenses medications in accordance with Hospital policy, professional standards and state and federal regulations. 

• Provides clinical services within the scope of responsibility. 

• Contributes to the preparation of Pharmacy newsletters and the Hospital formulary. 

• Complies with the requirements of the DEA, the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy and other accrediting and regulatory agencies concerning the receipt, storage, distribution and use of pharmaceuticals. 

• Assesses the patient for risk or potential of neglect or abuse. Makes referrals as appropriate. 

• Reports complaints of pain to appropriate medical personnel. 

• Counsels patients on proper medication use. 

• Maintains a current level of professional, clinical and technical skills. 

• Maintains statistics and documentation as necessary. 

• Assures that supplies of pharmaceuticals and intravenous fluids are adequate to meet routine demands. 

• Routinely reviews medication orders for core measure diagnoses (community acquired pneumonia, congestive heart failure, pneumococcal vaccine, flu vaccine, etc.) for the presence of required elements. Contacts prescriber when required elements are missing or not addressed. 

• Demonstrates technical aptitude. Is familiar with computer applications. Is willing to learn software applications. 

Non-Essential Functions 

• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of departmental programs and operations. 

• Assists in developing departmental goals. 

• Assists in the development of a departmental budget. 

• Operates in a fiscally sound manner with consideration for the consumption of resources. 

• Contributes to staff and/or community education. 

• Assists in the annual review and revision of departmental policies and procedures. 

• Performs additional duties as assigned. 

• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.