Pharmacist

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Maintains a current Arkansas license and continuing education credits required in the state of Arkansas. Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Residency Program is required.

2. Training and Experience: Previous hospital experience preferred. Understanding of overall pharmacy operations. Requires initiative, good character and the ability to assume responsibilities. Must possess demonstrated leadership skills.

3. Job Knowledge: Must possess good communication skills, both oral and written. Understanding the functions required to provide pharmaceuticals to inpatient and outpatient use. Delivers appropriate care to patients from neonatal through geriatrics with regards to age specific considerations (see attached sheet). Stays current by various methods, which may include professional journals, in-services and professional meetings. Utilizes drug information to improve the quality of care for our patients.

4. Safety Sensitive: YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

DESCRIPTION:

Overview: Assists in maintaining Clinical Services throughout the hospital as well as assisting in maintaining and updating all medication policies and procedures. Assists in providing in-services and education to the hospital staff as well as staff throughout the hospitals. Maintains quality patient care throughout the department based on established department policies and regulatory agencies standards. Supervises the technicians in daily functions allowed by the State Board of Pharmacy. Provides drug information to physicians and other hospital personnel. Compounds and dispenses medications needed for employee, inpatient, and outpatient services. Prepares and properly labels intravenous solutions. Reviews prescriber orders for drug interactions and any possible dosage errors. Assists in the purchase of supplies. Prepares and maintains records and performs related work as required.

Physical Effort: Maintains good physical well-being. Job requires standing, sitting, and walking for long periods of time and lifting boxes weighing as much as 40 pounds.

Mental Effort: Maintains good mental well-being.