AIH Physician Services
• $90K — $120K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Overseeand ensuresa safe and efficient drug distribution system for patients, including clinical functions. Adheres to MercyOne'sperformance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance withthe mission, visionand values of MercyOne.
Supervises the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy.
Supervises the work of pharmacy supportive staff.
Monitors the day-to-day management and acquisition of medications and supplies.
Facilitates problem solving of pharmacy issues.
Assists with department/division quality improvement activities.
Provides feedback on performance for all pharmacy personnel.
Ensure daily and weekly computer maintenance functions performed (input as assigned).
Offers suggestions to improve services and viable options to resolve problems.
Monitors, reviews, interprets and dispenses medication orders in accordance with professional and legal standards and practices.
Interprets medication and treatment orders in relation to patient’s health status.
Maintains a computerized patient profile system in order to monitor patients’ medication therapy for safety and effectiveness.
Schedules the administration of medications to provideoptimaleffect.
Evaluatesprospectivelypatient medication records for DUR and DUE.
Compounds/supervises the compounding of prescriptions and/or intravenousadmixtures..
Takesappropriate action in response to computer-identified interactions.
Demonstrates an understanding of reimbursement guidelines and issues and incorporates them appropriately intomedication dispensingactivities.
Ensurescurrent billing of patient medications.
Checksall medication selections prior to dispensing to patient.
Develops and implements clinical pharmacy activities usingoutcome basedguidelines and MercyOnepolicy.
Monitors patient response to medications and effectiveness of therapy.
Evaluates patient response to medications and effectiveness of therapy to include diagnostic/lab results.
Communicates with and makes recommendations to physicians and other health team membersregardingpatient response, effectiveness of therapy and/or dosing levels and monitorsas appropriate.
Monitors and/or doses medications andparticipatesin patient rounds as requested by physicians.
Operates the clinical pharmacy programs within the protocols and guidelines.
Establishes andmaintainsa professional relationship with the patient.
Intervenes on behalf of the patient asappropriate toaccess appropriate carewithin the health system.
Ensures the patient has all the supplies, information,knowledgeand skills to carry out the drug therapy plan.
Demonstrates competency in performing required lab and diagnostic testing as outlined by clinic protocols
Completesdocumentation.
Documents patient assessment, plan of care,interventionsand evaluation of plan accurately and legibly.
Ensures completion of all documentation required by regulatory agencies and corporate policy.
Provides clinical and drug information support to healthcare professionals and patients.
Provides clinical medication information to medical and nursing staff.
Provides a comfortable and professional atmosphere forpatient.
Counselspatients and/or designated individuals on appropriate useand safety of prescribed medications.
Responds to drug information requests and providesaccuratedrug information in the course ofdaily practice.
Provides effective patient education in multiple ways - verbal, written, pictorial, demonstration - based on the needs of the patient and/or caregiver to ensure proper use of medications.
Prepares and presents drug therapy-related educational programs/in-services to patients and other health care providers as needed.
Coordinates and manages student educational experiences.
Maintains medication and supplies inventory. (retail only)
Assesses medication and supply inventory levels daily.
Considercontractual agreements prior to ordering.
Obtainsappropriate orderauthorization, i.e., P.O. number.
Orders medications and supplies fromappropriatesource (wholesaler vs. direct).
Receives and checks in medications and supplies.
Completes documentation of inventory received.
Researchesdiscrepancies and processes returnsand credits.
Codes andbillsinvoices to appropriate departments.
Maintains necessary purchasing documentation for business and regulatory needs.
Initiates and completes sales transactions. (retail only)
Identifiesmerchandise type and chooses correctcash register key.
Operates cash register and MasterCard/ Visa machine.
Receives payment and returns correct change tocustomer.
Assures cashregister hasadequate amount of change.
Prints cash register and credit card reports,reconcileseach cash register daily and completes reconciliation form.
Prepares deposit and delivers todesignatedpoint daily.
Completes pharmacy department paperwork.
Files paperwork on dispensed prescriptions.
Delivers/distributes pharmacy paperwork ormailsprescriptions.
Reports medication errors toappropriate personnel.
Accurately completes pharmacy data collection reports.
Assistsin maintainingan organized and clean pharmacy.
Collects, analyzes,interpretsand applies age-specific data.
Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in anage appropriatemanner.
Communicates and works with others in anage appropriatemanner.
Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
Attends and completes employerrequiredsafety programs.
Appropriately and consistentlyusesthe personal protective equipment required ofthe job.
Knows and candemonstratedepartmental emergency procedures for fire, disasterand other emergency situations.
Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.
Asksfor assistancewhen needed to assuresafety for all involved.
Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health
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