Pharmacist – Full Time

Reports to: CEO

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist in the State of Michigan
• Experience in institutional practice with USP 797 competency standards documented
• Self-directed, motivated, and capable of supervising supporting personnel
• Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all technical and professional functions related to dispensing medications
• Enforces departmental policies and procedures as outlined in the Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals
• Supervises the activities of the Pharmacy Technician
• Assists in contacting physicians regarding clarification of medication orders on medications that are not obtainable
• Monitors drug therapy of patients by screening Patient Medication Profile for potential medication problems; contacts prescriber when applicable
• Maintains competency as required by professional standards
• Complies with HIPAA requirements for security and confidentiality
• Observes all infection control and safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct, and reporting process of any compliance concerns
• Completes educational requirements
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical Activities

• Essential: Keyboarding, Grasping, Lifting, Reaching, Standing, Stooping
• Lifting requirements: Up to 25 pounds frequently, Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Sensory and Communicative Activities

• Essential: Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Speaking

Environmental Exposure

• Inside environmental conditions
• Chemical hazards

Employee Pledges

To Patients First

• Commit to recognize that patients are our reason for being here
• Commit to providing excellent customer service to patients, their family, and co-workers
• Commit to welcome patients promptly in a friendly manner using AIDET: Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you

Respect

• Treat all people with courtesy, respect, sensitivity, and foster a caring environment that promotes fairness for the common good
• Commit to arriving on time for all meetings and work shifts, demonstrating respect and courtesy to co-workers, business associates, patients, and families
• Respect BCMH in the workplace, the community, and on social media in the presence of patients
• Consider at all times: Are my actions and attitude kind, honest, true, helpful, inspiring, and necessary?

Excellence

• Demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibility
• Commit to not being satisfied with substandard results and to exceed expectations
• Participate in performance improvement to enhance patient care

Accountability

• Allocate human and financial resources wisely
• Take responsibility for decisions, actions, and performance, welcoming constructive feedback and suggestions
• Meet all deadlines for education assignments and maintain appropriate credentials and licensure as required by BCMH and the State
• Hold others accountable for behaviors and performance, recognizing that the actions of one speak for the entire team

Compassion

• Treat each patient and their family as if they were your own
• Provide comfort to those in distress as the highest calling of the profession
• Display compassion, empathy, and hope to co-workers, patients, and families
• Go above and beyond ordinary care, remembering it is the little things that provide comfort, safety, and reassurance

Teamwork

• Work in collaboration and be supportive of all BCMH co-workers
• Welcome and nurture new co-workers and find ways to manage up and show appreciation for all team members
• Keep interactions positive by not engaging in negative behaviors including gossiping and undermining others
• Show respect for all employees regardless of their position in the organization
• Promote a caring and safe environment