Clinical Pharmacist
16 days ago
Tucson
Job Description PLEASE NOTE - This position may require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Facilities: Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center. Position Summary: Provide pharmaceutical care under Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Pharmacy standards of practice and mission, federal laws, and regulations. Scope of Work: This position is assigned to the Pharmacy Branch under the supervision and direction of the Chief Supervisory Pharmacist, TON Health Care, or Supervisory Pharmacist. This position will have a primary duty station and is assigned but requires working at any TONHC Pharmacy as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Depending on the area of assignment, an incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below): • Perform outpatient pharmacy functions for the full range of pharmaceuticals provided in the medical facility, including controlled, investigational, and other drugs requiring special handling., • Processes and verifies orders for new prescriptions and refill requests., • Verifies and reviews medications prepared by technicians for dispensing and distribution., • Provides medication-related customer service and interacts with other departments to ensure appropriate patient care., • Stay current with prescription drug knowledge for medications dispensed locally and keeps abreast of medication-related safety issues., • Helps to maintain the accuracy of medication drug files and utilizes electronic health record functions to enter notes for appropriate documentation and enter and edit drug allergy information., • Reviews the prescription, patient medication profile, and patient record and utilizes appropriate resources and references to determine appropriateness in dispensing prescribed pharmaceuticals., • Compounds or oversees the compounding of drugs as prescribed; determines formulation to be used, dosage forms, quantities, concentrations, and the number of doses., • Conducts necessary patient education, per established Policies and Procedures, concerning the medication, its administration, signs of reaction, and related matters, counsels' patients on a course of treatment, the likelihood of success, possible adverse consequences, and related issues., • Manage controlled substance inventory records, medication inventory, and procurement., • Complete all necessary reports and documentation under Federal and Service Unit policies and procedures., • Performs periodic inspections of drug storage facilities to ensure correct handling, accountability, etc., • Participates with physicians in determining a course of treatment for unusually complex or challenging cases; advises on using the various drug and drug therapies to include investigational and limited use items., • Reviews efficiency of drug regimen; advises on alternatives and cost-effectiveness., • Report and document medication errors, related incidents, and unusual circumstances., • Perform inpatient pharmacy services and prepare the complete range of sterile products and intravenous additives for the medical facility., • Review physician medication orders, patient medications, and records to prevent or counteract adverse drug reactions or interactions., • Verifies that prescribed medications are appropriate for indication and appropriately dosed., • Ensure correct labeling, handling, and storage of all pharmaceutical products., • Provides guidance and support to lower grade staff, oversees operations to ensure adherence to professional standards, patient safeguards, applicable law and regulation, quality assurance, policies, and procedures., • Conduct training for professional, non-professional, and prescribing staff on developments in drug therapy., • Assists with the training of pharmacy students, trains personnel in preparation, storage, handling, and administration of drugs and other pharmaceuticals., • Provide specialized services to assist patients with managing diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, and other chronic illness., • Represent the pharmacy department on various committees and at meetings., • Supports clinical investigations as required., • Provide pharmacy and drug information services to eligible individuals for TON Health Care services in homes, schools, clinics, job sites, and other community locations., • May work alternative work schedules to provide continuity of service., • Contribute to a team effort., • Performs other job-related duties as assigned in keeping with pharmacy initiatives and goals., • Meet the cultural needs of the tribe, understand cultural diversity.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:, • Knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, and techniques of clinical pharmacy to provide direct patient services., • Knowledge of Federal laws and regulations of pharmacy operations., • Knowledge of the physical-chemical properties and characteristics of substances, the therapeutic action of drugs, and the principles of chemical, biological, pharmacological, and biopharmaceutical science., • Knowledge in planning, monitoring, and evaluating drug therapy in a clinical setting., • Knowledge of appropriate resource and reference materials and their use., • Ability to communicate with patients regarding the proper administration, use, actions, precautions, and storage of their medications., • Ability to communicate with other health providers regarding the comprehensive treatment of the patient and educational activities related to patient care and Health Professional Students., • Ability to follow pharmacy primary care acute and chronic care protocols recording all patient's medical record information using the SOAP format., • Ability to work independently following policies and guidelines., • Ability to make professional pharmacy decisions that are considered authoritative and subject to only general systemic reviews., • Ability to supervise support personnel in the accomplishment of individual tasks., • License to practice pharmacy in at least one state or U.S. Territory. A submitted copy of the active, unrestricted license to practice., • Immunization against Measles and Rubella is required, and a recommended annual influenza vaccination., • Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and a National FBI fingerprint check are required to determine suitability for employment, including a 39-month driving record., • May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years)., • If required, must meet the Tohono O'odham Nation tribal employer's insurance requirements to receive a driver's permit to operate program vehicles. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.