Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacy

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

Responsible for safe, accurate, and rational distribution of pharmaceutical agents to patients of all ages, employees, and general public as well as supervision of technical personnel. Accurately interprets and evaluates prescriptions and drug therapy, counsels patients, and dispenses medications. Coordinates work flow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment. This shall be carried out with all state and Federal laws, JCHAO standards, hospital / department policies and procedures.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy is required.

Experience:

One year of healthcare/medical - pharmaceutical/pharmacology experience is preferred.

Experience in Outpatient Pharmacy is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Pharmacist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.

Physical Requirements:

Administrative: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential function of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions: Repetitive movement of hands and fingers - typing and/or writing. Walking: moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, sometimes for long distances. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching. Reach with hands and arms. Frequent communications, verbal and written, and auditory acuity. Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Cope with mental, emotional stress associated with this position. Operate Office machines properly and in accordance with Hospital safety standards. Perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds). Ability to work within deadlines with frequent interruptions. Ability to work in accordance with Hospital Safety Standards.

Working Conditions:

Patient Care: Works in well-lighted/ventilated office/clinical setting. Subject to frequent interruptions. Subject to long hours, changing shifts. May be required to work beyond normal working hours when requested to do so, e.g., overtime, on call. Routine occupational exposure to infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, hazardous chemicals, noxious odors, latex, and/or musculoskeletal injuries. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed for instances of exposure to blood, body fluids and infectious processes, and are supplied by the hospital. Involved with patients, family members, co-workers, and visitors under all conditions, e.g. hostile and/or emotionally upset, disoriented or combative.