PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Under supervision of the Pharmacy Director, manages (in the absence of the Pharmacy Director), coordinates and develops pharmacy quality improvement activities. Coordinates and participates in interdepartmental activities related to quality, clinical safety, regulatory compliance and the use of processes to enhance the care of patients of BBAHC. Creates, reviews and coordinates process and procedures for internal functions and external relations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree or higher degree in pharmacy, completion of one (1) year internship and a current license to practice in any state of the United States is required. State of Alaska Pharmacist license is preferred.
2. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care including but not limited to inpatient medication reconciliation, medication therapy management and drug utilization review.
3. Must have experience in an Inpatient Hospital setting with Pyxis or other automated medication dispensing system experience.
4. Must demonstrate proficiency in sterile and non-sterile compounding in accordance with USP standards.
5. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span (e.g., pediatric/adult/geriatric) and assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the assigned unit's policies and procedures.
6. Electronic Health Record, ScriptPro and Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) and automated dispensing units (ADU) experience preferred.