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- Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
PROFESSIONALISM - Maintain professional environment in communications, duties, tasks, interactions and customer service
PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Weigh, measure and mixe ingredients; compound and prepare medication emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments using graduates, balance, mortars, pestles and funnels
PRESCRIPTION/ORDERS - Fill prescriptions from bulk stock; fill bottles, capsules and other package forms with measured amounts of medication according to prescription; types prescription information for identification and use of medication; attach label to container following dispensing format
PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Maintain inventory records on narcotics and other controlled substances; maintain records on prescriptions filled
PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Ensure timely filling of physician's orders and accurate medication delivery
PRESCRIPTIONS/ORDERS - Prepare and dispense doses of medications as required to meet patient needs
ADDITIVES - Mix and dispense additives for IV, IM and irrigating solutions
FORMULARY - Review non-formulary drug requests and recommend formulary alternatives when possible
PATIENT CARE - Enter physician orders into pharmacycomputer system; review physician orders for completeness and appropriateness; perform prospective review of patient profile, check for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-disease, drug supplement interactions, patient allergies, appropriate dose, admixture incompatibilities, drug dose, route schedule, etc
DRUG THERAPY - Collaborate with other healthcare professionals in the selection and individualization of drug therapy for patients
DRUG THERAPY - Confer with medical personnel to correct problems with physician orders; recommend changes in therapy with goal of enhancing patient care, increase patient safety and decrease costs; encourage adherence to formulary , IV to PO recommendations, clinical practice guidelines, and antibiotic selections
INFORMATION - Provide concise, complete, applicable and timely responses to drug information requests from healthcare professionals and patients
PATIENT CARE – Perform total parenteral nutrition monitoring and participation on the UNMH Nutrition Support Team, Renal drug dosing, IV to PO conversion, Anticoagulation therapy monitoring, antibiotic selection, Pharmacokinetic monitoring and other monitoring duties as assigned
PATIENT CARE - Participate in medication usage evaluations (MUE) and preparation of clinical practice guidelines
PATIENT CARE - Perform MAR audits on a regular basis as required by department policy
DOCUMENTATION - Document patient information and recommendations regarding drug therapy regimens in patient charts
CLINICAL PROGRAMS - Participate and document participation in departmental programs such as therapeudic drug monitoring, formulary auto substitution, IV to PO conversions and renal dosing
COMMITTEES - Attend meetings and represent department or Hospitals within Hospitals related committees or the community, as assigned
GUIDELINES - Participate in the development of clinical practice guidelines and implementation of clinical order sets
COUNSELING - Provide counseling to patients in outpatient setting and at discharge from the hospital
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT - Follow up on problems identified by pharmacy staff in their order coordination process; recommend process changes as needed
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - Develop, execute, and participate in quality improvement programs that enable the department to continue to improve pharmaceutical care to the patients
SUPERVISION- Organize and guide the daily operational duties of the support personnel and co-workers to provide best possible workflow; perform Charge Pharmacist duties when assigned
EDUCATION - Participate in the education of the UNMH Healthcare professionals both inside and outside the department of pharmacy. Education programs within the pharmacy may be directed to Pharmacists, Residents, Interns or Technicians. Education programs outside the department may be directed to Physicians, Residents, Students, Nurses, Medical Assistants or other Medical Professionals. All Pharmacists will participate in the training and education of Pharmacy Residents, Pharmacy Students and Pharmacy Technician Students
LIAISON - Act as a liaison to nursing stations and clinics
COMMUNICATION - Facilitate interdepartmental communication and problem identification and resolution; provide communication between work areas and shifts to provide continuity of patient care
SELF-DEVELOPMENT- Participate in a program of self-development that will allow the pharmacist to develop a high level of clinical or technical expertise specific to the particular area of practice
OTHER - Perform other duties as assigned
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
PEOPLE:
Positive Attitude: We are here to serve our customers by meeting their needs with utmost care and courtesy. Our attitude represents the hospital's commitment to excellence. This commitment is reflected by providing a positive and caring experience with every interaction.
Professionalism: We consider our customer's expectations in how we present our facility and ourselves. We have only one opportunity to make a positive first impression. This commitment is reflected in our ethics, appearance, manner, expressions, and concern.
SERVICE:
Communication: We are committed to listening attentively to our co-workers, patients and customers in order to fully understand and meet their needs. This commitment is reflected by our verbal, non-verbal, and written communications being delivered with courtesy, clarity, care, and a smile.
Dignity and Respect: We recognize, value, and respect the diversity of our co-workers, patients, and customers by honoring their perspectives, choices, and differences. This commitment is reflected in our conduct by ensuring their knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds are incorporated into staff interactions, care planning, and decision-making.
Privacy: We are committed to the protection of our co-workers' and patients' rights to personal and medical privacy. We treat the patient, patient information and/or property with confidentiality and respect and strive to create a secure and trusting environment. This commitment is reflected by ensuring that rights to privacy and modesty are honored.
QUALITY:
Knowledge and Expertise: We believe our patients deserve to have people caring for them who are knowledgeable and technically proficient in what they do. This commitment is reflected through preceptorships, mentorships, continuing education, and ongoing competency evaluations.
Safety Awareness: We all share in the responsibility of maintaining a safe environment for our co-workers, patients and customers. This commitment is reflected by our safety conscious attitudes, actions, and continuous safety training.
Sense of Ownership: We take pride in what we do, taking responsibility for the outcomes of our efforts. This commitment is reflected by our ongoing effort to complete our work promptly and accurately the first time.
FINANCES:
Fiscal Responsibility: As a public hospital, we are accountable to the community to ensure responsible use of resources to provide the needed services for all those we serve. This commitment is reflected by our actions and attitudes toward expense and time management.
Integrity: We believe in complying with all government rules and regulations relative to receiving compensation for our services. This commitment is reflected by exercising ethical and accurate billing and financial practices.
GROWTH:
Customer Service: We believe in the importance of growth and on-going public support. This commitment is reflected by providing exceptional customer service to all we serve and by responding quickly to resolve problems.
Recruitment & Retention: We believe our patients deserve to have the very best providers and staff available to provide their care. This commitment is reflected in our organization by continually attracting, developing, and retaining staff with exceptional skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION:
Registered Pharmacist with the State of New Mexico
Licensed Pharmacist in State of New Mexico
CPR Certification or must obtain within 30 calendar days of date of position
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Master's Degree of Science clinically oriented in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, or Pharmcotherapy Board Certification; or must complete at least one of these three (3) educational requirements within three (3) years
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
1 year pharmacy experience in a community or hospital pharmacy as a licensed pharmacist or intern
WORKING CONDITIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Subject to UNM credentialing process; must maintain credentialed status
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. |
