Qureos Mentor

Kedren Community Health Centers

<div>POSITION OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY:
The Pharmacist is responsible for the delivery of in/out patient pharmaceutical related services: supervision of technical, and/or support duties in the ordering, compounding, dispensing, storing, distributing, and control of drugs and other pharmaceutical products and in the provision of expert information and consultation on drugs and drug usage to staff and clients of the facility. May supervise pharmacy departmental staff in the provision of pharmacy services; plan and organize pharmacy operations within the general framework of established facility procedures and professional standards, resolve issues related to appropriate use of drugs, and coordinate pharmacy services with other patient care activities. May perform routine administrative duties as part of the overall service goals. 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:<ul><li>
A valid license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist (California Board of Pharmacy).</li><li>
At least three years experience as a Registered Pharmacist in an in/out patient healthcare environment preferred.</li><li>
Must be organized, detail oriented and the ability handle confidential information and</li></ul>
 interface effectively with all levels of management.<ul><li>
Posses excellent written, verbal communications and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Must have the ability to problem solve, meet deadlines and follow through on work</li></ul>
 assignments through completion, in a fast-fast paced work environment. 
GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONS:<ul><li>Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the in/out patient pharmaceutical related</li></ul>
 services. May supervise the activities of the departmental staff (Pharmacy Technicians) to
 ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and participates in the education and
 training of new departmental staff which may include: (Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians).<ul><li>Participate in the development and continual monitoring of client drug therapy treatment</li></ul><div>
 plans and client outcomes. 
<ul><li>Perform client assessments and monitors the effects of drug therapy using clinical</li></ul></div>
 symptoms, evaluating laboratory data, and other relevant clinical diagnostic techniques.<ul><li>Participate in daily rounds and medical conferences with physicians in specialty medical</li></ul>
 areas to evaluate client drug therapy regimens as assigned by Director of Pharmacy<div>
 Services. 
<ul><li>Interview clients to obtain information regarding drug use, drug allergies and sensitivities,</li></ul></div><div>
 medication histories; assesses compliance and counsels patients on appropriate drug use. 
<ul><li>Participate in ongoing medication usage evaluation programs by assisting in the</li></ul></div>
 establishment of criteria for cost effectiveness/control utilization use, process indicators,
 and monitoring parameters; conducts evaluations to determine compliance to the established
 medication use evaluation criteria; summarizes results and submits recommendations to the<div>
 Director of Pharmacy Services and assists in establishing drug monographs. 
<ul><li>Participate in the establishment of critical pathways to ensure optimal medication usage.</li><li>Provide comprehensive drug information services for healthcare providers and clients</li></ul></div>
 including developing pharmaceutical newsletters, client education materials, and assessment<div>
 and evaluation of formulary requests to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. 
<ul><li>Analyze, evaluate and prepare recommendations of medical literature in relation</li></ul></div>
 to medication therapy.<ul><li>Ensure client needs are met in a timely manner by filing all Treatment Authorization</li></ul><div>
 Requests (TARS) on behalf of the patient as needed. 
<ul><li>Advise and assist in implementing cost containment strategies for the usage of</li></ul></div><div>
 pharmaceutical products. 
<ul><li>Participate in performance improvement activities in ensuring optimal pharmaceutical care.</li></ul></div><ul><li>Practice confidentiality in all client, employee, and management related matters.</li><li>Assist in preserving Kedren&rsquo;s mission, goals, and objectives; and assist management in</li></ul>
 establishing its internal service delivery goals and objectives that are consistent with the
 organization&rsquo;s public service mission statement.<ul><li>Participate in the fundraising activities of Kedren.</li><li>Assist in other duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul> 
COMPETENCIES:<ul><li> 
Communication Effectiveness &ndash; Clearly conveys information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.</li><li>
Compliance &ndash; Ensures compliance and examines patient information to insure that they comply with company and industry regulations, and service policies and procedures.</li><li>
Creative Thinking &ndash; Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.</li><li>
Documentation &ndash; Writes clear, concise medical record notes (e.g., focus on referral problem, functional changes, duration, acute or long-term, functional impairment, recommendations, plan of action, results, adjustments, etc.).</li><li>
Educator &ndash; Educates a variety of audiences by determining the most effective and enduring ways to impart information and assess understanding.</li><li>
Ethical &ndash; Applies decision-making strategies that are grounded in social work values and ethics and person-centered principles.</li><li>
Evidence-based Practice and Research &ndash; Accesses, evaluates, and applies relevant science knowledge to support evidence-based health care, disease prevention, health promotion, and discovery.</li><li>
Health Systems &ndash; Understands the evolving health care systems, health and science policy, and resource allocation in order to optimize human health and scientific discovery.</li><li>
Interprofessional Teamwork &ndash; Displays team-based professional skills, roles, and responsibilities in order to ensure an environment for safe, efficient, effective, and equitable care and innovative research.</li><li>
Inventory/Supply Management &ndash; Identifies, understands organization supply needs, and plans inventory accordingly to meet those need and keep optimal inventory levels, monitoring frequently.</li><li>
Lifelong Learning &ndash; Recognizes gaps in knowledge and experiences through informed self-assessment and reflective practices, and takes actions to address those gaps.</li><li>
Medication Expert &ndash; Serves as the medication expert, improving health outcomes for individuals.</li><li>
Mental Health/Psychiatry Knowledge &ndash; Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of mental health, mental illness and mental health services; integrates knowledge of societal, cultural, psychological, environment, spiritual and belief systems that influence mental health and illness.</li><li>
Patient/Client-Centered Care &ndash; Collaborates with individuals, families, and communities to provide quality care that is respectful of and responsive to their preferences, needs, attitudes, beliefs, and values.</li><li>
Planning and Organization &ndash; Establishes a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure accomplishment of a specific objective or case plan/management. Sets priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity.</li><li>
Professionalism &ndash; Thinks carefully about the likely effect on others of one&rsquo;s words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most like to have the desired effect on the individual or group in question. Demonstrates respectful and effective relationships with colleagues and clients and their families.</li><li>
Reasoning and Judgment &ndash; Identifies and defines problems, critically compares options, makes timely decisions or recommendations, identify uncertainties, and use findings to improve outcomes in light of evolving evidence.</li><li>
Safety and Quality Improvement &ndash; Identifies situations that compromise safety, and participates in risk reduction and continuous quality improvement.</li><li>
Thoroughness - Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy. Defines and organizes tasks, responsibilities, and priorities. Takes responsibility for timely completion.</li></ul> 
SUPERVISORY COMPETENCIES<ul><li> 
Coaching &ndash; Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.</li><li>
Delegating &ndash; Divides work into components and determines what can be delegated and delegate&rsquo;s responsibility and authority as appropriate Employee Development.</li><li>
Facilitation &ndash; Leads group to intended results while allowing adequate discussion, brings group back to the meeting&rsquo;s purpose or goal when needed, and gains input of ideas from all participants.</li><li>
Motivating &ndash; Inspires the willingness to take self-directed actions to do more than is expected in the job with the aim of improving job performance and finding or creating new opportunities.</li><li>
Organizational Acumen &ndash; Sizes up a situation, balances reason and the interests of others, and acts in a decisive, timely, and appropriate manner that is congruent with the organization&rsquo;s values, goals and mission to achieve success.</li><li>
Performance Management - Works to improve and reinforce performance of others. Takes responsibility for one&rsquo;s direct reports performance by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly in a manner that builds confidence and maintains self-esteem.</li><li>
Strategic Orientation - Thinks long- term strategically organization wide involving three key dimensions: business awareness, critical analysis and integration of information, and develops an action-oriented plan.</li><li>
Team Building &ndash; Inspires, motivates, and guides others toward goal accomplishments. Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships, fosters commitment, team spirit, pride and trust.</li></ul></div>

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Pharmacist III