Wilbarger General Hospital
Vernon, Texas
Job Description
Job Title:
Director of Pharmacy
Department:
Pharmacy
Job Summary:
Plans, organizes, and directs the provision of pharmacy services
for in-patients and outpatients of the hospital. Establishes
policies, procedures, and departmental objectives. Supervises
departmental personnel and all functions, including establishing
pharmaceutical requirements, stock levels, and the receipt,
control and issue or sale of controlled substances and other
pharmaceuticals.
Job Qualifications:
A.
Education:
Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the
American College on Pharmaceutical Education with a BS in Pharmacy.
B.
Personal Job-Related Skills: Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical
theories and practices. Leadership and management abilities and effective
oral and written communication skills
C.
Licensure, Registry or Certification: Pharmacist currently licensed with
the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Certified to prepare IV admixtures by
completion of training in IV admixtures and aseptic technique by a course
recognized by ACPE.
D.
Experience:
E.
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1.
Prior work experience: Three to five years experience in a
hospital pharmacy and supervisory experience preferred.
2.
Technical Training:
IV preparation and aseptic technique.
Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require
moderate periods of sitting and standing. Occasional bending, stooping,
twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A.
Provides the appropriate level of pharmaceutical care services to patients
of the facility.
B.
Ensures that drugs and/or devices are prepared for distribution safely and
accurately as prescribed.
C.
Ensures that pharmacy and staff complies with applicable State and
Federal law and regulation.
D.
Coordinates and integrates the pharmacy’s services within the pharmacy
and other departments.
E.
Develops policies and procedures that promote safe and effective use of
medication within the hospital.
F.
Maintains an adequate drug supply and assures that all pharmaceuticals
are in date and meet official USP of NF standards.
G.
Supervises drug storage and preparation areas throughout the hospital.
H.
Maintains strict control and accountability for medications dispensed to
patients or distributed to floor stock.
I.
Responsible for conduction of monthly inspections of all areas where
drugs are dispensed or stored.
J.
Maintains appropriate quality control programs.
K.
Determines the qualifications and competence of department personnel
who provide patient care services.
L.
Participates in the in-service education of the department’s personnel and
hospital personnel where indicated.
M.
Serves as Secretary of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee,
prepares the agenda, and maintains records for the committee.
N.
Assists the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee in assessment activities
relative to drug utilization review.
O.
Prepares annual budget and other financial reports for hospital
administration in accordance with hospital policy. Assures that patient
charges are submitted to data processing on time and assures that patient
charges are in accordance with Medicare and/or insurance policies.
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P.
Provides drug information to the hospital’s professional staff and patients
as necessary.
Q.
Performs performance improvement activities as required by hospital
policy.
Other Significant Requirements:
A.
Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a
daily basis.
B.
Interacts with department managers, staff, Medical Staff members,
vendors, visitors, etc. in a professional and courteous manner.
C.
Follows aseptic technique and established procedures for performing
admixtures and using precautions when involved in handling potentially
infectious materials.
D.
Adheres to established hospital and department guidelines and protocols.
Supports hospital mission, vision, and values.
E.
Responds to emergency situations as needed.
F.
Reports to work on time, maintains professionalism at all times, and
performs duties with minimal supervision.
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:
I have read and understand the above JOB DESCRIPTION and understand the essential
duties outlined and required in this position. I understand that I should contact my
Department Manager if I have any questions or concerns regarding the job duties and
requirements as outlined above. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job
description.
Employee Signature
Date
Department Manager Signature
Date
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