Description:
POSITION TITLE: Pharmacist
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: Director of Pharmacy
SUPERVISES: Pharmacy Tech
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time
SECTION I –
Description of Position
This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description
provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear
understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements
in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the
approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will
make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of
performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
POPULATION SERVED
The position involves direct and indirect patient care for a population of patients
between the ages of 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training
and/or expertise are required to serve this population.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist will be
responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services
provided by Central Valley Specialty Hospital, including drug distribution systems,
central operations, and IV admixture. She/he will interpret physician’s orders for
medications, compound and dispense prescribed drugs. The Pharmacist will maintain
records on all medication orders filled for inpatient use and compute and record
charges. The Pharmacist will evaluate pharmacological, chemical, or physical
incompatibilities in physician’s orders, and communicate the evaluation to physicians.
She/he will participate in distribution of medications to patients as well as educate them
on their medications. She/he will dispense floor stock controlled substances and
maintain inventory records. The Pharmacist will respond to emergency needs of the
department at any time when called upon by the Director or designee. She/he will
advise the Director of malfunctioning equipment, maintenance problems, and any
unusual situations, occurrences, conditions, reactions, or effects including those related
to drugs, drug requests, usage or security. She/he must be able to work cooperatively
with all hospital employees and patients and encourage and maintain good personal
and business relationships with them. In addition to the daily on-site activity, the
Pharmacist will be available as needed for on-call service. He/she may assist in the
teaching of students and house staff where applicable. The Pharmacist must perform
other duties as needed. This position does not provide direct patient care.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires graduation from 0an accredited School of Pharmacy and CA
State licensure. Must meet requirement of 30 hours of continuing education every two
(2) year. Must exercise sound professional judgment using initiative consistent with a
high level of resident care. Requires the ability to work efficiently and under broad
guidelines, and must frequently exercise his/her own judgment in decision making.
Regularly works with confidential information. Requires endurance to perform tasks over
long periods of work hours. The position requires the ability to perform essential
functions without posing a “direct threat” in the workplace
Requirements:
DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK
ENVIRONMENT.
PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME
1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Standing/Walking 34-66%
Sitting 1-33%
Twisting 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying 34-66%
Pushing/Pulling 1-33%
Climbing (Ascending/descending) 34-66%
Bending/Stooping 34-66%
Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods.1-33%
Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods. 1-33%
Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods.1-33%
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS – Individuals in patient care positions are required to lift a
patient with or without assistance.
2-10 Pounds 67-100%
11-20 Pounds 1-33%
21-30 Pounds 1-33%
31-40 Pounds 1-33%
41-50 Pounds X1-33%
51 Pounds or More 1-33%
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings 1-33%
Working outdoors 1-33%
Working with or near chemicals 1-33%
Working near radiation sources 1-33%
Potential exposure to communicable diseases 1-33%
Working with hazardous waste materials 1-33%
Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require 1-33%
Using hand tools 1-33%
Potential for cuts and bruises 1-33%
EXCHANGE OF IDEAS
Ability to express or exchange ideas. 1-33%
Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devices.1-33%
Ability to perform basic math. 1-33%
Ability to read at an elementary level. 1-33%
WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS
RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for
future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of
work associated with the operation of the department.
SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others.
Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with
peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.
QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external
customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of
performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality.
Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to
safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on
maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.
Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and
conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions
as identified by the ADA.
Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or
equipment.
Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies
governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.)
Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety
program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as
required by facility.
Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s
release to return to work following an accident/ injury.
Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended
treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury.
EDUCATION – Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an
ongoing basis.
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards
of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at
assigned times.
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS
Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other
potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between
body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially
infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered
infectious regardless of the status. The categories shown below are designed to
communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position.
Category I
Tasks involve light contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous
membranes. Department procedures define and require use of minimum protective
measures to perform the task.
Category II
Tasks involve no contact with moist body substances, non-intact skin or mucous
membranes; however, employment may require performing unplanned Category I task.
Appropriate protective measures are readily available.
Category III
Tasks of employment involve no contact with moist body substance, non-intact skin or
mucous membranes. The employee must have the ability to perform essential functions
without posing a “direct threat” in the workplace
