Experience in Hospital and Retail pharmacy or medical fields required.
Proficient analytical and critical thinking abilities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.
Meticulous attention to detail is crucial.
Effective organizational capabilities required.
Computer literacy essential; knowledge of ECM software is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Oversee safe distribution of narcotics to facilities.
Collaborate with Pharmacist In Charge on workflow management.
Assess medication orders for drug appropriateness and interaction.
Supervise correct supply and labeling of dispensed medicines.
Manage inventory control of narcotics and ensure compliance.
Educate and train authorized technicians in the control room.
Ensure adherence to control room security protocols and adjust as needed.
Report theft or discrepancies to regulatory authorities and management.
Conduct regular audits of narcotic inventory and implement corrective actions.
Resolve medication-related inquiries efficiently.
Maintain a comprehensive customer database for medical history and data.
Communicate effectively with nursing staff and physicians regarding medications.
Schedule department shifts and ensure proper coverage.
Be available for
benefits
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401K Retirement Plan.
Paid Time Off.
Employee Assistance Program.
Benefits
Health insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
401K Retirement Plan.
Paid Time Off.
Employee Assistance Program.
Full Job Description
About the Job
Description:
Responsibilities:
Oversee the safe and accurate distribution narcotic medications to facilities.
Manage workflow responsibilities with the Pharmacist In Charge.
Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions and proper administration.
Supervise dispensed medicines are correctly supplied and labeled.
Maintain inventory control systems for narcotics, to ensure all controlled substances are tracked, accounted for and stored appropriately.
Oversee the ordering of controlled substances.
Educate, train and document training for all technicians authorized to work in the control room.
Ensure security features of the control room are being adhered to and make changes, as needed.
Reporting of all controlled substance theft/loss or major discrepancies to appropriate regulatory authorities and internal management (PIC, Compliance Offer, HR, Operations, etc.)
Conduct regular audits of narcotic inventory to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions, as needed.
Investigate and resolve medication-related queries.
Maintain customer's database to include medical history, clinical, laboratory data, etc.
Communicate with facilities' nursing staff, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding medication-related queries.
Responsible for creating the schedule for department, and ensuring proper shift coverage.
Perform "on-call" duties when required.
Complete any task assigned by the Pharmacist In Charge.
Qualifications:
Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Texas required.
Long Term Care experience preferred.
Previous experience in Hospital and Retail pharmacy or other medical fields.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
