Inpatient Night Shift Operations Pharmacist I/II - Sign on, relocation eligible

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

Overview

This position is in the Inpatient Pharmacy Department of Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation in Tuba City, AZ.

The Night Shift Inpatient Operations Pharmacist will work under the supervision of the Inpatient Assistant Director and is responsible for the night shift operations of the Inpatient pharmacy including, but not limited to managing day-to-day staffing and workflow, assigning daily duties, maintaining Inpatient pharmacy compliance standards, and act as liaison between staff and supervisor.

In addition to the operations duties, he/she will provide a comprehensive pharmacy and medication management service to patients and ensure a consistent level of service in accordance with TCRHCC policies as a front-line pharmacist.

Direct patient care and services are provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, oncology, and obstetric patients.

Incumbent serves as a dedicated front-line pharmacist providing pharmacy services while coordinating day-to-day operations in Inpatient pharmacy and providing technical and administrative guidance to professional and non-professional employees i. e.

Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees, Pharmacy Aides, and Pharmacy Billers. This position is assigned to the night shift, but the Pharmacist may be assigned a shift to cover staffing deficits.

Incumbent has the opportunity for career advancement through tier levels as determined by pharmacy experience and involvement.

Qualifications

Necessary Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from a school recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education, OR
• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BS-Pharm) degree a school recognized by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education

Certification

• Inpatient Operations Pharmacist I/II:
• Must have a current valid and unrestricted license to practice pharmacy in a State or Territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia
• Must have and maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification with the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association

Experience

Inpatient Operations Pharmacist I

• 1-year experience in an inpatient setting
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical/hospital/clinical practice and service.

Inpatient Operations Pharmacist II

A minimum of a two (2) years’ experience as a Registered Pharmacist

Achieved Board Certification in an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) approved Specialty (Cardiology Pharmacy, Compounded Sterile Preparations Pharmacy, Critical Care Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases Pharmacy, Pharmacotherapy, or Emergency Medicine)

Other Skills and Abilities (Pharmacist I/II)

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in the following areas:

• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints and no prior records of substance abuse
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate duties
• Maintains a positive professional attitude and demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of current dispensing practices and drug compounding, correct labeling, drug regulations and therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Knowledge of computers and drug prescription software
• Knowledge of non-sterile compounding procedures
• Knowledge of drug-drug, drug-disease state, and drug-allergy incompatibilities

Knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics of common disease states and treatment modalities, pathophysiology, and pharmacokinetics

Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job

Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

Mental and Physical Effort

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical

This position requires the ability to maintain balance and reach for prolonged time during work shift. It requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and bending. The incumbent may occasionally be required to drive, climb, kneel, crouch, and twist.

The incumbent must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 25 pounds frequently; and occasionally/rarely up to over 100 lbs. using proper body mechanics and assistance Will be working nights, some weekends, and some holidays.

The incumbent must have the sensory ability of prolonged far, near and color vision, depth perception, seeing fine details, hearing normal speech, hearing overhead pages on a loudspeaker and telephone use.

The incumbent will need the ability of hand manipulation for simple and firm grasping, fine manipulation, and use of keyboards.

Mental

This position requires carrying out daily duties and project assignments in an independent manner utilizing knowledge and experience of the section time limits, procedures, and objectives to establish individual work priorities.

The incumbent must have the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking/writing, so others will understand. Must be able to frequently cope with high levels of stress, manage altercations, adapt to shift work and work alone.

The incumbent will be required to the emotional and mental prolonged ability to make decisions under high pressure, concentrate, handle a high degree of flexibility, handle multiple priorities in stressful situation, demonstrate high degree of patience, and work in areas that are close and crowded.

The incumbent may occasionally need the ability to cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way.

Environmental

This position may have prolonged exposure to loud noises, frequent exposure to infectious disease and chemical agents. Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases, extremes in Temperature or Humidity, hazardous or moving equipment and unprotected heights. Must accept a flexible schedule to meet unit needs.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Review inpatient medical records for safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of drug therapy with regard patient-specific factors (i. e., age, organ function, disease state). Consult with Medical Staff when concerns arise and collaborates with nursing staff to evaluate medication use.

• Deliver direct patient care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs
• Supervise front-line pharmacy operations pertaining to dose verification, IV production and narcotic management.
• Supervise technician practice/activities in conjunction with inpatient pharmacy manager
• Perform regular quality checks to ensure regulatory requirements are upheld in daily activities.

Review narcotic discrepancies, review overridden medications and ensure orders are placed, and documentation is complete and escalate issues to nursing and pharmacy leaders in accordance with hospital policies.

Ensure clean room activities are completed by technician. Maintain compounding logs for all compounded products, ensure daily and regular cleanings and temperature checks are performed during assigned shift

Ensure unit-dose packaged medications are labeled appropriately and packaging logs are maintained

Ensure medication doses are labeled appropriate is accordance with regulatory and hospital policy requirements including but not limited to patient name, drug name and strength, dose, expiration/BUD, and appropriate auxiliary labels.

Select, procure, prepare, and dispense only those medications that conform to standards of quality for potency, purity, and effectiveness at the time they are administered or dispensed to patients. Evaluate all prescriptions for appropriateness to the age, weight, and gender of patient.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency in hazardous medication management.
• Review and maintain necessary legal records on controlled substance drugs and other prescription products.
• Maintain proficiency in preceptor roles and actively emulate education/mentorship skills
• Participate in the management of medical emergencies
• Provide d