Pharmacist - Bangor, United States - Northern Light Health

Description

Northern Light Acadia Hospital


Department:
Pharmacy - General


Position is located:
Acadia


Work Type:
Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40


Work Schedule:
Variable


Summary:
The Pharmacist is responsible for supervising and coordinating all activities of personnel in the hospital pharmacy.

This individual also is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications by means of standard physical and chemical procedures to fill written medication and prescription requests issued by all qualified prescribers, records maintenance, Pharmacy Technician supervision, and quality assurance.

Physical requirements may include long periods of standing, high mental pressure, responsibility and tension. The work environment is a hospital setting and may include exposure to potentially hazardous and toxic substances. Performs any duties and/or responsibilities assigned by Manager or Supervisor for which qualified.


Responsibilities:

• Ensures pharmacy activities meet all hospital policies, standard practices of the profession and state and federal regulations.
• Initiates, develops and implements rules and regulations pertaining to administrative and professional policies of the department with the approval of the administration.
• Assists with the coordinating of ordering, receiving and utilizing of supplies and equipment for the pharmacy.
• Supervises the management of inventory stock and ensures accurate dating/expiration system is in place.
• Ensures that an accurate charging system is operational for pharmacy items.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance program.
• With the Director of Pharmacy, ensures The Hospital's compliance with JCAHO requirements and State Commission of Pharmacy standards.
• Prepares timely reports on the status of pharmacy projects, needs or problems as requested.
• Attends all administrative/supervisory meetings as required.
• Interprets orders, prescriptions and drug requisitions and dispenses pharmaceuticals and medications as requested by prescribers by means of appropriate procedures. Maintains all records pertaining to this activity.
• Provides patient care areas with up to date medication information, which will be used to assist patients going home to better understand their therapy.
• Reviews all prescriptions, drug requisitions, and direct physician orders to determine completeness, and assure that overdose, toxic agent incompatibilities, allergies or other interactions are not involved before administering the initial dose. Consults with appropriate party to clarify or correct information if necessary.
• Assists with a computerized medication record for all patients in nursing areas assigned to Unit Dose systems of medication administration and reviews this profile for any potential interactions, interferences, or problems concerning treatment.
• Oversees monthly inspections of patient areas and files necessary reports and records in accordance with procedure.
• Supervises activities of Pharmacy Technicians. Ensures that other employees are not assigned duties that, by law or regulation, must be performed by a licensed Pharmacist.
• Prioritizes drug orders and requisitions to best utilize system of distribution and personnel.
• Monitors the handling, storage and distribution of all medications and chemicals to ensure safety, efficacy and proper utilization. Identifies and corrects any drug defects, outdated materials, mislabeling and misbranded medications or drug hazards.
• Maintains confidentiality of all departmental information, security arrangements and precautions, and patient related information. Ensures method of preventing theft or diversion of medications.
• Reviews narcotic dispensing records, administration records, and receiving and recording records/materials to ensure proper security and adherence to proper procedures as required to prevent violations of laws and policies.
• Maintains hospital formularies and other sources of information on preparations, standard compendia on pharmaceuticals, reference texts and journals.
• Participates in all patient care evaluations, drug audits and surveillance programs that require pharmacist input.
• Consults with medical staff regarding information on medications, drug warnings, incompatibilities and contraindications on a timely and accurate basis.
• Serves on committees as requested.
• Maintains an awareness of new pharmaceutical advances and products and informs the appropriate hospital staff.
• Interviews, hires, and trains/orients employees.
• Allocates responsibilities to ensure maximum productivity and teamwork.
• Provides access to inservices and continuing education for department personnel. Promotes professional. Promotes professional growth and development.

Other Information:
Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and

Builds Trust:
Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Demonstrates Adaptability: Learns quickly when facing a new problem or unfamiliar task; is flexible in their approach with changing priorities and ambiguity. Manages change effectively and does not give up during adversity. Capable of changing one's behavioral style and/or views in order to attain a goal. Absorbs new information readily and puts it into practice effectively.
• Develops Self and Others:Takes responsibility for engaging in professional self-development activities and programs. Strives to gain insight into their own values, strengths and weaknesses, interests and ambitions and takes action in order to enhance competencies and skills when possible. As a leader, encourages and guides employees towards growth opportunities to enhance performance and help them reach goals. Reviews and analyzes employees' strengths and weaknesses to distinguish their talents and development needs, and to ensure they are enhanced appropriately.
• Effectively Communicates: Listens, speaks and writes appropriately, using clear language. Communication methods are fitting to the message(s), audience, and situation and follow-ups are regular and timely. Shows that important (non-) verbal information is absorbed and understood and asks further questions to clarify when necessary. Expresses ideas and views clearly to others and has ability to adjust use of language to the audiences' level.
• Exercises Sound Judgment &

Decision Making:
Understands and processes complex information, which allows for appropriate and accountable conclusions. Does not react too quickly or slowly. Balances facts, goals, and potential approaches taking the appropriate criteria into account. Makes active decisions and commits oneself by communicating confidently and respectfully.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
• Provides Patient-

Centered Care:
Demonstrates understanding of patient care quality and service as organizational priority. Proactively supports change to improve patient experience and results.

Exhibits the ability and willingness to find out what the patient wants and needs and to act accordingly, taking the organizational and outside resources into account.

Cooperates, collaborates, communicates, and integrates care within and between teams to ensure that care is continuous and reliable.

• Resolves Conflict: Promptly acts to find alternatives/solutions when team members disagree. Addresses issues in a direct, honest, and appropriate manner. Handles conflicting interests diplomatically and helps to solve them. Transforms difficult situations into teachable moments using respect and accountability .
• Serves Others: Strives to understand, meet and exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers which may include the people and communities in our service areas. Develops and maintains relationships, alliances and coalitions within and outside the organization and leverages them in order to obtain information, support, and promote cooperation and collaboration.
• Utilizes Resources Effectively: Understands how to get the most out of available resources and uses cost-benefit thinking in decision-making and in setting priorities. Monitors and analyzes resource usage to identify and eliminate areas of waste and maximize resources. As a leader, defines targets and provides appropriate means; oversees progress and makes adjustments when necessary. Appropriately delegates work, sets clear direction and manages workflow and time.

Credentials

• Required Registered Pharmacist

Education

• Required Bachelor's Degree

Working Conditions

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of walking.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a broad behavioral health delivery system centrally managed from its location in Bangor, Maine.

Acadia Hospital is a leader in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, tele-psychiatry, consultations to regional emergency departments, school-based and employer-based services, and integration into primary and specialty care practices.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of eating disorder services and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications.

The hospital is also the parent organization of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare which provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management, and other outpatient mental health services serving patients from all corners of Maine.

Acadia Hospital embraces service excellence and high quality care as evidenced by its commitment to achieve Center of Excellence status in the delivery of behavioral health services.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state.

Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes.

Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono.

Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to many major destinations.