Pharmacist

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a five year Baccalaureate degree or a six year Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Maintains a current license and continuing education credits required in the state of Arkansas. A graduate intern must be properly registered with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.

2. Training and Experience: Previous hospital experience as an intern or pharmacist preferred. Understanding of overall pharmacy operations. Requires initiative, good character and the ability to assume responsibilities.

3. Job Knowledge: Understanding the functions required to provide pharmaceuticals to inpatient and outpatient use. Delivers appropriate care to patients from neonatal through geriatrics with regards to age specific considerations (see attached sheet). Stays current by various methods, which may include professional journals, inservices and professional meetings. Utilizes drug information to improve the quality of care for our patients.

4. Safety Sensitive: YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for implementing all pharmacy policies and procedures throughout the hospital. Assumes responsibilities of the department in the absence of the Director. Supervises the technicians in daily functions allowed by the State Board of Pharmacy. Provides drug information to physicians and other hospital personnel. Compounds and dispenses medications needed for inpatient, employee and outpatient services. Prepares and properly labels intravenous solutions. Reviews physicians orders for drug interactions and any possible dosage errors. Assists in the purchase of supplies. Prepares and maintains records and performs related work as required.

Physical Effort: Maintains good physical well-being. Job requires standing for long periods of time and lifting boxes weighing as much as 40 pounds.

Mental Effort: Maintains good mental well-being.