PHARMACIST Part-time

JOB DUTIES

A. Planning:

1. Plans for departmental needs relative to resources and plans for the growth and development of the pharmaceutical services.
2. Plans for the development of departmental goals and philosophies.
3. Plans for the development of program statements.
4. Plans for the development of annual, i.e., short-term objectives and long-range objectives.
5. Plans for the development and implementation of new or revised services and/or policies and procedures.
6. In conjunction with the various staff coordinators, plans for and supports intra and interdepartmental staff development activities.
7. Assists with establishing work schedules and assigns staff.

B. Controlling:

1. Assists with assigning functional responsibilities within the department's operations to the appropriate staff members.
2. Responsible for the development of inpatient departmental policies and procedures.
3. Communicates hospital and departmental policies and procedures to the Pharmacy staff and implements all new or revised policies and procedures.
4. Establishes departmental reporting mechanisms relative to the monitoring of the department's progress toward stated goals and objectives. These reports include:

a. Analyses of statistical data or indicators.

b. Subjective impressions of hospital staff.

c. Analyses of adherence to budget proposals.

d. Recommendations for resolution of intra and interdepartmental problems.

5. Controls utilization of departmental resources and operates the department within the approved budget.
6. Assists with counseling personnel and disciplinary actions as necessary in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures.
7. Assists with interviewing prospective employees and initiates or terminates the employment process.
8. Monitors the environment within the Pharmacy relative to physical appearance, safety, and staff behavior and performance.
9. Continuously analyzes and evaluates the quality of pharmaceutical services and programs and initiates action necessary to correct any deficiencies identified.

C. Coordinating:

1. Supports the administration, and promotes the philosophies, goals and objectives of the hospital and the Pharmacy department.
2. Assists and supports the coordination of Pharmaceutical services with those provided by other departments and the general promotion of good will with other departments and the medical staff.
3. Assists and supports the coordination of the department's activities and relationships with other institutions, agencies, or organizations.
4. Assists in the coordination of student activities directly involving the department.
5. Participates on medical and hospital committees as appointed.
6. Coordinates staff and management responsibilities to insure consistency in the provision of high quality pharmaceutical services.
7. Participates as a member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of the medical staff.

D. Technical:

1. Dispenses prescriptions for hospital employees.
2. Supervises and assists in the compounding of pharmaceutical products.
3. Supervises the IV admixture service.
4. Responsible for preparing formulary and procedures for stocking drugs.
5. Periodically checks nursing areas for proper storage and use of drugs.
6. Maintains information on drugs, standard compendia on pharmaceuticals, reference texts and journals in the department for use by qualified personnel.

E. Measuring:

1. Measures department's function by evaluating financial or unit cost measurements, and other appropriate indicators.
2. Utilizes departmental measurements or indicators, continuously assesses the current departmental services and functions to lessen the costs and/or improve services.

F. Other:

1. Serves on hospital committees and special projects as assigned.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information.
3. Adheres to unit, departmental, and hospital policies and procedures.
4. Maintains knowledge of individual role in current hospital fire and disaster plans.
5. Communicates all necessary information to superiors and appropriate personnel.
6. Supports the philosophy, mission, and goals of Morrison Community Hospital.

Requirements

LICENSURE: Registered Pharmacist, State of Illinois

EXPERIENCE: Experience is preferred.

EDUCATION & Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with a 5 year TRAINING: college program in pharmacy; completion of 1 year's pharmacy internship and licensure as a registered pharmacist by passing examination of State Board of Pharmacy.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Strong leadership skills as well as communication skills. Must be able to type accurately, learn and operate computers, and communicate in technical and medical terms with the professional staff when discussing drugs and drug topics.