GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provide patient-centered care to meet the needs of the community with a focus on special populations. Working alongside our healthcare providers, we have taken an integrated approach to providing pharmacy services with the upmost quality care.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Compliance and documentation

Adhere to state and federal laws enforced by the FDA, DEA, and EPA and provisions of Controlled Substance Act (CSA) regulations pertaining to:

• The security of the drug supply chain.
• The regulation and security of all medication and controlled substances.
• The management of pharmaceutical hazardous waste.

Adhere to and implement regulations and guidelines pertaining to:

• Storage, Transfer & Disposal - Inventory, packaging, transfer, or disposal of all medication and controlled drugs in your custody.
• Security - In the unfortunate event of theft or significant loss of any controlled substancesuch as an in-transit loss during shipmentyou must notify DEA and Local Police; Complete DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances).
• Record-Keeping - maintain complete, accurate, up-to-date records for every controlled substance purchased, received, stored, distributed, dispensed, disposed of, or otherwise passing through your pharmacy.
• Inventory - Maintain complete and accurate inventory records accounting for all medication and controlled substances in your custody.

Customer Service

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  Develop, enhance, and/or maintain programs/services based on specific community and patient needs.
• Establish collaborative pharmacistpatient relationships.
• Use appropriate techniques and clinical skills to administer medications, including immunizations.
• Document patient care activities appropriately, according to policies and procedures
• Record patient outcomes according to policies and procedures.
• Use effective communication skills when providing patient wellness, and disease prevention education and counseling.
• Communicate ongoing patient information to other health care professionals.
• Maintain disease and treatment knowledge via current literature and clinical practice guidelines.

Administrative Oversight

• Practice Management and staff supervisions.
• Establish collaborative professional relationships with other health care professionals involved in the care of patients.
• Establish/maintain formal collaborative practice agreement(s) with other health care professionals (e.g., local physicians).
• Contribute to the development and/or implementation of a marketing strategy to support current programs/services.
• Adhere to and integrate legal, regulatory, safety, and relevant accreditation requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality via an organized, secure documentation system.
• Assist in recruitment, interview, and selection of personnel (e.g., pharmacy staff, pharmacists, technicians)
• Exhibit practice leadership in organizational and management activities
• Supervise and conduct performance reviews for pharmacy staff
• Maintain consistent communications with pharmacy management and staff
• Convey a professional appearance, image, attitude, and behavior
• Serve as primary mentor for new technicians and pharmacists
• Serve as a role model for new pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy staff within the site and/or organization.