Job Summary: PRN Staff Pharmacists monitor patient drug therapies, fill order for parenteral and enteral medications and provide drug information. PRN Staff pharmacists supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of the Supervisor/Director of Pharmacy, PRN staff pharmacists may be required to assume the essential responsibility and perform the duties of the Supervisor/Director of Pharmacy.

Service and Quality Standards:

Service

Is Customer focused

Anticipates customer needs

Adheres to customer service standards

Is Competent, caring and compassionate

Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect

Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior

to customers and coworkers

People

Is conversation conscious

Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information

Is positive in interactions with others

Is courteous and respectful

Promotes a harassment free environment

Inspires the trust of others

Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

Quality

Is excellent in patient care and service

Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation

Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback

Is safety conscious

Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives

Is involved with improvement efforts

Supports performance improvement

Seeks ways to improve systems and services

Shows commitment to improvement efforts

Meets mandatory educational requirements

Growth

Is a loyal ambassador

Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision

Involved in the orientation of new employees

Precepts students when available

Is active and involved

Supports hospital initiatives

Champions innovation and supports change

Is a positive role model

Fosters team cooperation

Involved in continuing personal professional development

Finance

Is a good steward of hospital resources

Develops/uses efficient work methods

Is cost effective

Conserves organizational resources

Attendance is in accordance with hospital and departmental policies

Job Responsibilities:

1. Prepares and dispenses medications per physician order according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
2. Reviews technician work for accuracy & completeness prior to dispensing.
3. Delegates tasks to technicians in a fair, unbiased manner.
4. Completes any technician duties as needed.
5. Provides staff/workflow feedback to supervisor and director.
6. Cross-trained to complete all essential functions of and provide back-up pharmacist coverage for the following areas:
   1. Cancer Center
   2. Community Hospital of Staunton
7. Expected Schedule:
   1. Minimum of 1 shift per payperiod at one of the following areas:
      1. Anderson Hospital Pharmacy
      2. Anderson/Mercy Cancer Center
      3. Community Hospital of Staunton
   2. Expected to cover all shifts based on availability:
      1. Days
      2. Evenings
      3. Overnights
      4. Weekends
      5. Holidays
8. Assists supervisor & director in ensuring adequate stock levels.
9. Ensures safe, appropriate medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
10. Provides accurate medication information to professional staff, patients, and families in a timely manner.
11. Actively assimilates patient safety philosophy into daily activities.
12. Acts to minimize risk to the patient, hospital, fellow employees and self.
13. Performs essential duties of the pharmacy supervisor and director in their absence.
14. Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborns, pediatrics, adults, and geriatric patients.
15. Maintains a satisfactory attendance record with consistent punctuality.
16. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity.
17. Ensures accuracy of patient billing information.
18. Completes any additional tasks as assigned by supervisor or director.

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.

Certification/Licensure: Current license in the state of Illinois

Experience Requirements: 1 year of hospital experience preferred.

Working Conditions: Exposure Category II

Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measures are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.