GENERAL PURPOSE:
Provide patient-centered care to meet the needs of the community with a focus on special populations. Working alongside our healthcare providers, we have taken an integrated approach to providing pharmacy services with the upmost quality care. PIC are responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy and maintaining compliance with Federal/State laws.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Compliance and documentation
Adhere to state and federal laws enforced by the FDA, DEA, and EPA and provisions of Controlled Substance Act (CSA) regulations pertaining to:
- The security of the drug supply chain.
- The regulation and security of all medication and controlled substances.
- The management of pharmaceutical hazardous waste.
Adhere to and implement regulations and guidelines pertaining to:
- Storage, Transfer & Disposal - Inventory, packaging, transfer, or disposal of all medication and controlled drugs in your custody.
- Security - In the unfortunate event of theft or significant loss of any controlled substance—such as an “in-transit loss” during shipment—you must notify DEA and Local Police; Complete DEA Form 106 (Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances).
- Record-Keeping - maintain complete, accurate, up-to-date records for every controlled substance purchased, received, stored, distributed, dispensed, disposed of, or otherwise passing through your pharmacy.
- Inventory - Maintain complete and accurate inventory records accounting for all medication and controlled substances in your custody.
- Complete Biannual Community Pharmacy Self-Assessment and ensure all requirements are met. (Before July 1 of each odd numbered year)
Customer Service
- Develop, enhance, and/or maintain programs/services based on specific community and patient needs.
- Successfully implement new programs/services and/or improve existing programs/services
- Establish collaborative pharmacist–patient relationships.
- Use appropriate techniques and clinical skills to administer medications, including immunizations.
- Document patient care activities appropriately, according to policies and procedures
- Record patient outcomes according to policies and procedures.
- Use effective communication skills when providing patient wellness, and disease prevention education and counseling.
- Communicate ongoing patient information to other health care professionals.
- Maintain disease and treatment knowledge via current literature and clinical practice guidelines.
Administrative Oversight
- Responsible for overseeing timecard processing and developing employee schedules.
- Conducts annual performance evaluations for direct reports.
- Practice Management and staff supervisions.
- Establish collaborative professional relationships with other health care professionals involved in the care of patients.
- Adhere to and integrate legal, regulatory, safety, and relevant accreditation requirements.
- Maintain patient confidentiality via an organized, secure documentation system.
- Exhibit practice leadership in organizational and management activities
- Maintain consistent communications with pharmacy management and staff
- Convey a professional appearance, image, attitude, and behavior
- Serve as a mentor for new technicians and pharmacists
- Other duties assigned by Supervisor