Pharmacist (Ft Scott/Iola)

at CHC-SEK in Fort Scott, Kansas, United States

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is part of the clinical team. This position is responsible for accurately filling controlled medications, prescribed by Providers, in a timely manner. Provides clear and concise communication with patients, clinical staff, and medical providers.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Responsible for compliance with ACHC specialty pharmacy accreditation standards.
2. Reviews prescription issued by providers to assure accuracy and determine formulas and ingredients needed. 
3. Responsible for accurately filling controlled medications, prescribed by Providers, in a timely manner.
4. Participates in Medication Therapy Management by reviewing patients’ medications and making clinical recommendations to providers based on current guidelines.
5. Provides counsel for patients with instructions of medication use. 
6. Maintains established procedures concerning security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste. 
7. Enters data accurately into information system.
8. Communicates effectively with clinical staff and Providers.
9. Prepares required reporting, as needed.
10. Pre-authorizes medications as required by payers. 
11. Performs all duties, services and documentation in full compliance with CHC/SEK policies and procedures.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient-and employee-base
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale of appropriate patient care.
3. Communicates through appropriate channels. Use proper chain of command for patient complaints.
4. Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
5. Must be computer literate, especially with Microsoft Office products and be able to use the Internet.
6. Must be able to maintain good inter-personal relationship with co-workers and other members of the health care team and the organization.
7. Provide customer service in accordance to the organization’s mission.
8. Be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members.
9. Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance to organization’s policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements.