Description

Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Rotating Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:

Reports to the Lead Pharmacist or in their absence, the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor. Responsible for supervision of the pharmacy technicians and other support personnel. The Retail Pharmacist accepts the responsibility and accountability for the accurate control of and appropriate dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications. Ensures appropriate counseling of patients regarding their medications.

Details:

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

What you will do:
• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed
• Represents MercyOne Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner
• Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing work load accordingly
• Counsels patients receiving prescription medications, non-prescription medications, devices and supplies, as appropriate while protecting their health and drug information.
• Provides information to medical staff concerning all aspects of clinical pharmaceutical information pertaining to the patients care and well-being, keeping in mind the
• confidential nature of such information and communication.
• Monitors patient medication therapy for pharmaceutical care parameters and documents (as required) the appropriate findings, recommendations, interventions and outcomes.
• Maintains positive behaviors, approaches, attitude, and commitment to interpersonal service toward patients, visitors, customers and co-workers.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical services
• Shares in the “on-call” and weekend rotation responsibilities.
• Adheres to all state and federal laws surrounding the appropriate security and control of and dispensing of medications.
• Assists in training and continued development of technicians, pharmacy support staff, pharmacy residents, students and interns.
• Assists in inventory maintenance, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, ordering, and security of inventory including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts.
• Actively participates in quality and problem solving activities with other pharmacy staff and other hospital departments.
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, team lead or pharmacy director.

What we are looking for:
• Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or PharmD in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
• A current State of Iowa Pharmacist license.
• Maintenance of continuing education credits every 2 years as required by the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy.
• Previous practical experience in a retail or ambulatory care pharmacy is preferred.
• Certification in Immunization Administration is preferred.
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter.
• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment so as to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, Stark, etc.).
• Must be able to effectively supervise technical staff.
• Must be accurate and thorough in performing job functions.
• Must perform all functions in a timely fashion to optimize patient care.
• Must demonstrate an ability to exercise professional judgment in decisions relating to medication therapy.
• Must possess the ability to effectively and courteously communicate with other members of the pharmacy, medical and hospital staffs and guests and clients.
• Must be competent to provide care within assigned unit to the population described in the unit's description of service.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in DeWitt, Fulton and Morrison specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.
• MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
• MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center
• MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
• MercyOne Clinton Medical Center

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission:

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values:
• Reverence
• Commitment to Those Who are Poor
• Safety
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Integrity

Our Vision:
• We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions:

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:
• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume good intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.

Our Promise:
• We Listen.
• We Partner.
• We Make it Easy.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Lead Pharmacist or in their absence, the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor
• Responsible for supervision of the pharmacy technicians and other support personnel
• The Retail Pharmacist accepts the responsibility and accountability for the accurate control of and appropriate dispensing of all prescription and non-prescription medications
• Ensures appropriate counseling of patients regarding their medications
• Adheres to the principles of caring and expected behaviors outlined in MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Model of Caring and Trinity Health's Code of Conduct, fostering a climate where all customers are treated in a manner consistent with MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center's Mission and Values
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior
• Accepts responsibility for the timely and accurate preparation of medications and pharmaceutical supplies, using accepted procedures to fulfill prescription orders issued by physicians, dentists, and other qualified providers
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed
• Represents MercyOne Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner
• Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing work load accordingly
• Counsels patients receiving prescription medications, non-prescription medications, devices and supplies, as appropriate while protecting their health and drug information
• Provides information to medical staff concerning all aspects of clinical pharmaceutical information pertaining to the patients care and well-being, keeping in mind the
• confidential nature of such information and communication
• Monitors patient medication therapy for pharmaceutical care parameters and documents (as required) the appropriate findings, recommendations, interventions and outcomes
• Maintains positive behaviors, approaches, attitude, and commitment to interpersonal service toward patients, visitors, customers and co-workers
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical services
• Shares in the “on-call” and weekend rotation responsibilities
• Adheres to all state and federal laws surrounding the appropriate security and control of and dispensing of medications
• Assists in training and continued development of technicians, pharmacy support staff, pharmacy residents, students and interns
• Assists in inventory maintenance, ensuring appropriate inventory levels, ordering, and security of inventory including CII perpetual inventory logs and yearly inventory counts
• Actively participates in quality and problem solving activities with other pharmacy staff and other hospital departments
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations
• Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures
• Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment
• Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, team lead or pharmacy director
• Must be accurate and thorough in performing job functions
• Must perform all functions in a timely fashion to optimize patient care
• Create solutions
• Deliver outstanding service
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork
• Trust and assume good intentions
• Hold myself and others accountable for results
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion

Qualifications

• Completion of the requirements for a B.S. or PharmD in Pharmacy at an accredited college of pharmacy is required
• A current State of Iowa Pharmacist license
• Maintenance of continuing education credits every 2 years as required by the Iowa State Board of Pharmacy
• Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 5 years thereafter
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information (i.e

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage