Per Diem Pharmacist: Birmingham, Alabama

In the absence of the pharmacist in charge, the Per Diem Pharmacist is responsible for the quality of patient services and a safe and effective pharmacy operation.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate with a BS or Doctorate of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current, unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in the state
• Experience providing customer service to internal and external customers, including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Basic level skill in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• 1-2 years in a retail / hospital pharmacy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly monitors the pharmacy technicians to assure the quality of patient services and a safe and effective pharmacy operation.
• Provides safe, appropriate, cost effective, evidence-based medication therapies to patients according to established BioMatrix policies and procedures, and FDA mandates and manufacturer self-imposed restrictions.
• Completes the prescription order review and verification process, including the match of the dispensing drug to the order and choice of appropriate patient educational medication materials.
• Conducts initial and disease-specific phone assessments with new patients and refill assessments with existing patients.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Board rules and regulations (and other states), and the URAC and ACHC Pharmacy Standards.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participation in membership in professional societies and organizations.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Must have scheduling flexibility and be able to work overtime and on-call coverage.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Performs related duties as requested.
• Participates in quality assurance activities and audits as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently and handle stress accordingly
• Ability to manage a diverse work force and work cooperatively with the pharmacy staff
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to change in workload and schedule
• Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Ability to assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Communication Skills

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Computer Skills

• Become and remain proficient is all programs necessary for execution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires constant sitting with occasional walking, standing, kneeling or stooping.
• This position requires the use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects and the ability to reach with hands and arms.
• This position requires constant talking and hearing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• This position must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Required to move/lift physical hardware.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

OTHER

• Will participate in legal and ethical compliance training each year.
• Will consistently behave in compliance with the BioMatrix, LLC’s legal and ethical policies and procedures.
• Will abide by the policies of BioMatrix, LLC as set forth in the Compliance Manual.
• Will not participate in any conduct considered to be unethical or illegal.
  
  

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: integrity, dedication, compassion, enrichment and enthusiasm.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands and to seek supervisory assistance as appropriate.

Incumbents within this position may be required to assist or find appropriate assistance to make accommodations for disabled individuals in order to ensure access to the organization's services (may include: visitors, patients, employees, or others).