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Description POSITION TITLE: Pharmacist DEPARTMENT : Pharmacy EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO : Director of Pharmacy SUPERVISES : Pharmacy Tech FLSA STATUS: Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time SECTION I – Description of Position This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. POPULATION SERVED The position involves direct and indirect patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise are required to serve this population. POSITION SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services provided by Central Valley Specialty Hospital, including drug distribution systems, central operations, and IV admixture. She/he will interpret physician’s orders for medications, compound and dispense prescribed drugs. The Pharmacist will maintain records on all medication orders filled for inpatient use and compute and record charges. The Pharmacist will evaluate pharmacological, chemical, or physical incompatibilities in physician’s orders, and communicate the evaluation to physicians. She/he will participate in distribution of medications to patients as well as educate them on their medications. She/he will dispense floor stock controlled substances and maintain inventory records. The Pharmacist will respond to emergency needs of the department at any time when called upon by the Director or designee. She/he will advise the Director of malfunctioning equipment, maintenance problems, and any unusual situations, occurrences, conditions, reactions, or effects including those related to drugs, drug requests, usage or security. She/he must be able to work cooperatively with all hospital employees and patients and encourage and maintain good personal and business relationships with them. In addition to the daily on-site activity, the Pharmacist will be available as needed for on-call service. He/she may assist in the teaching of students and house staff where applicable. The Pharmacist must perform other duties as needed. This position does not provide direct patient care. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS This position requires graduation from 0an accredited School of Pharmacy and CA State licensure. Must meet requirement of 30 hours of continuing education every two (2) year. Must exercise sound professional judgment using initiative consistent with a high level of resident care. Requires the ability to work efficiently and under broad guidelines, and must frequently exercise his/her own judgment in decision making. Regularly works with confidential information. Requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours. The position requires the ability to perform essential functions without posing a “direct threat” in the workplace Requirements DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT. PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Standing/Walking 34-66% Sitting 1-33% Twisting 34-66% Lifting/Carrying 34-66% Pushing/Pulling 1-33% Climbing (Ascending/descending) 34-66% Bending/Stooping 34-66% Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods.1-33% Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods. 1-33% Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods.1-33% LIFTING REQUIREMENTS – Individuals in patient care positions are required to lift a patient with or without assistance. 2-10 Pounds 67-100% 11-20 Pounds 1-33% 21-30 Pounds 1-33% 31-40 Pounds 1-33% 41-50 Pounds X1-33% 51 Pounds or More 1-33% WORKING ENVIRONMENT Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings 1-33% Working outdoors 1-33% Working with or near chemicals 1-33% Working near radiation sources 1-33% Potential exposure to communicable diseases 1-33% Working with hazardous waste materials 1-33% Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require 1-33% Using hand tools 1-33% Potential for cuts and bruises 1-33% EXCHANGE OF IDEAS Ability to express or exchange ideas. 1-33% Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices.1-33% Ability to perform basic math. 1-33% Ability to read at an elementary level. 1-33% WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department. SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families. QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed. SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility. Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA. Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment. Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.) Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility. Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury. Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury. EDUCATION – Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an ongoing basis. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times. UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status. The categories shown below are designed to communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position. Category I Tasks involve light contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous membranes. Department procedures define and require use of minimum protective measures to perform the task. Category II Tasks involve no contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous membranes; however, employment may require performing unplanned Category I task. Appropriate protective measures are readily available. Category III Tasks of employment involve no contact with moist body substance, non-intact skin or mucous membranes. The employee must have the ability to perform essential functions without posing a “direct threat” in the workplace