Pharmacist in Charge

POSITION TITLE:
Pharmacist in Charge

DEPARTMENT:
Pharmacy

NATURE OF POSITION:
The Pharmacist in Charge performs all the duties of a pharmacist with the added responsibility of managing the business part of the pharmacy. The PIC will ensure pharmacy compliance with all state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from accredited College of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy License from Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
• Minimum FIVE (5) years’ experience as a licensed pharmacist is preferred.

• Communicates with providers to influence optimal drug therapy in accordance with approved protocols and current practice.
• Monitors patients' drug therapy and provides drug information to patients and health care providers.
• Oversees and directs pharmacy staff in the execution of technical functions.
• Using computerized data system, records prescriptions, checks for drug interactions.
• Verifies all drugs are labeled properly, including the addition of auxiliary labels.
• Ensures that only a pharmacist (or authorized pharmacy personnel under the
• direction and supervision of the pharmacist), dispenses medications, makes label changes or transfers to different containers.
• Ensures that all functions of the pharmacy are maintained and carried out.
• Upholds and abides by patient confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in agency sponsored staff training events (safety instruction, evacuation drills, OSHA training, etc.)
• Communicates with pharmacy director as needed to ensure department functions appropriately.
• Maintains professional appearance; follows established dress code.
• Participates in continuing compliance with HRSA 340B regulations and requirements.
• Assists in departmental audits in conjunction with Director of Pharmacy and

• Ensures pharmacy compliance with all relevant OSHA and Joint Commission rules and regulations.
• Ensures that the pharmacy meets standards set forth by the State Board of

Ensures that the pharmacy meets standards set forth by the State Board of Pharmacy, as well as meeting the functions of a PIC as designated by the State Board of Pharmacy

• Maintain registry access for all applicable REMS programs.
• Ensures appropriate inventory management of all pharmaceutical drugs, especially controlled drug inventory practices.
• Complete insurance audits in a timely manner in conjunction with Director of

• Exercise supervision of applicable pharmacy staff at their pharmacy location

according to COFMC policy and procedure (evaluations, competencies, coaching, etc.)

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Exhibits enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and professionalism in the workplace.
• Handles personal conflict and works through it at the lowest possible level (first with party/parties involved, then, if necessary, with 3rd party mediation)
• Displays a friendly manner and is easy to approach.
• Maintains a neat, clean, well groomed, appearance and dresses in accordance with the dress code policy.
• Leaves personal problems out of the workplace.
• Treats all coworkers with dignity and respect.
• Abstains from gossip in the workplace.
• Arrives on time and works through designated hours.
• Completes tasks effectively, accurately and on time.
• Demonstrates little or no absenteeism/follows leave guidelines.
• Follows designated line of support.
• Display a willingness and flexibility to respond to unusual job related demands.
• Manages time well.
• Recognizes and assists others in the work of the department, even though the work may be outside of regular duties.
• Shares equally in the workload of the department.
• Works cooperatively with all team members and departments
• Works independently requesting assistance from supervisor only as needed.
• Abstains from criticizing COFMC, colleagues and supervisors.
• Demonstrates loyalty to COFMC, colleagues and supervisors.
• Demonstrates support of the mission and vision of COFMC
• Accepts and participates in cross training.
• Takes initiative to identify skill development needs.
• Commitment to the mission of COFMC.