Pharmacist-Louisiana
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Description: Behavioral Health Group is looking of Pharmacist-Louisiana right now, this position will be placed in Louisiana. Further informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. The Pharmacist-in-Charge/Pharmacist will be responsible for supervision of pharmacy technicians in their preparation of the pre-dispensed methadone for administration to patients by the Medicat! ion Nurses as prescribed by the Medical Director or Program Physician and preparation of take home bottles. He or she ensures accountability and security of all medication by conducting monthly inventory reconciliation and documentation. He or she is responsible for maintaining accurate, legible, written records of daily transactions between pharmacy and nursing department to include reconciliation. Pharmacist-in-Charge/Pharmacist is responsible for reporting irreconcilable events and discrepancies according to company policy and DEA regulations. The Pharmacist-In-Charge/Pharmacist will perform duties within the scope of his or her license or certification which are an addendum to this job description.
Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Professional Development
Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific annual goals and objectives
Training
Participate in all trainings as required by federal, state, local and accrediting agencies
Assure the pharmacy departme! nt is functioning according to the established guidelines for dispensing, operating and maintaining the pharmacy. These established guidelines include accurately providing the correct strength, dosage form and quantity of drug prescribed while maintaining appropriate record-keeping and security safeguards.
Document irreconcilable events on incident report forms and forward to corporate office, maintaining original records in the pharmacy
Report egregious discrepancies to the corporate office and DEA in accordance with regulations
Define access to the system in policy and procedures of the pharmacy, in compliance
with state and federal regulations
Assign, discontinue, or change access to the system
Ensure access to the medications complies with state and federal regulations as applicable
Ensure that the pharmacy department is stocked/restocked accurately and in accordance with established written pharmacy policies and procedures
Dispense ! or administer medication to patients
Maintain or have access to all records of documentation specified for two years or as otherwise required by law
Preparation of pre-dispensed medication for administration by the Medication Nurse and for take-homes
Maintain accurate patient dosing records as well as daily reconciliation and accountability of medication inventory as dispensed from total stock on hand
Make monthly inspections of all drug storage areas and prepare a written inspection record
Compute and attach individual page (bottle) "tally sheet" to indicate mg total for sheet
Prepare and maintain a medical supply inventory
Ensure that system records shall be available and readily retrievable for board or DEA inspection and review during regular working hours of operation
Ensure that all pharmacy staff maintains current licensure and continuing education as defined by state law
Provide new hire and ongoing training for pharmacy team Comp! lete 222 forms according to DEA regulations when ordering methadone whe! n dictated by inventory
Receive methadone from manufacturer utilizing accountability protocol with accurate completion of 222 Form according to DEA regulations upon medication receipt prior to carrier departure
Ensure to the best of his/her ability that there is adequate security to prevent a breach in patient confidentiality as defined by HIPAA
Ensure that all stocking and restocking of medication is either done by the pharmacist or the pharmacy technician under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Ensure the pharmacist conducts final checks of work performed by the pharmacy technician
Available to work due to emergency schedule changes as needs of the business dictate
Ensure implementation of medical quality health standards
Attend treatment team meetings as requested, as well as outside seminars and training to earn continuing education units and keep updated with changes in the field
Hold a basic understanding of drug/alcohol abuse and addi! ction and keep updated on current drug abuse and treatment information specifically current trends in Opioid maintenance treatment
Able to develop professional, helpful and effective relationship with patients
Able to function as a team member, working in conjunction with all other team members in a helpful, positive manner
Ability to project a positive and professional image to the community, in representation of the treatment center
Participate in and/or helps perform, schedule, or attend monthly treatment center in-service trainings
Meet BHG attendance standards established by the company and be present and ready to work at the beginning of established work schedule.
Report any work-related injury or illness, workplace hazards, or safety and security issues immediately to supervisor
Other duties as assigned by Program Director or Medical Director
Regulatory
Ensure the dispensing and administration of all drugs are adequately perfo! rmed and documented in accordance with all federal, state and local reg! ulatory agency requirements
Assure and maintain the protection of patient confidentiality in compliance with federal regulations
Responsible for complying with all accrediting agencies
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate must be certified and licensed by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist-In-Charge and must have a Louisiana Board of Pharmacy approved background check on file. (Louisiana State Policy and FBI checks completed via LABP official background check packet). Experience and understanding of chemical addiction is preferable. In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
High integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sound judgment
Efficient
Self-starter
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Accurate data entry skills with knowledge of basic keyboarding
Ability to work independently and under pressure handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Must be able to react quickly
Working knowledge of liquid dosing graduates
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.
Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping and stretching
Variable workload, periodic high stress and activity level
Standard medical office conditions and environments
Interactions with patients who may be ill, have infectious diseases, have mental health diagnoses and/ or are involved in the criminal justice system
May require use of protective equipment
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If you were eligible t! o this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements a! nd a resume to Behavioral Health Group.
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This position will be started on: Thu, 21 Nov 2013 11:10:31 GMT
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