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Pharmacist

The Pharmacist provides professional pharmacy services including counseling and education to students, staff, faculty and retirees of the University following the governing board laws and regulations and University rules and guidance. This position supports clinical services at the student health center, student health/wellness centers, other departments and outreach units across the University’s commonwealth campuses. 

• Carefully review and fill all prescription orders for patients and customers
• Advise patient of Drug Utilization Review (DUR), which includes appropriate dosing, duration of use. drug interactions, allergy warnings and drug compatibility
• Engage in quality assurance activities, reviewing orders for accuracy of input as well as the physical filling of all prescriptions
• Evaluate daily business; consider staffing levels and other factors to maintain efficient operations
• Direct workflow; assign tasks for technical staff and customer service representatives
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with co-workers, chief pharmacist, prescribers, nurses, other healthcare professionals and entities
• Actively plan, participate, and contribute professional insight in weekly staff meetings
• Ensure compliance obligations are met in all aspects of business
• Maintain required professional licensure with PA State Board of Pharmacy, including the completion of continuing education hours and trainings
• Participate in all pharmacy inventory preparation and execution; help to prepare the pharmacy for accreditation survey
• Maintain accurate records of controlled substance and narcotic inventory and appropriately return expired or unsalable controlled substances to Inmar for credit and proper destruction
• Coordinate the closing process and ensure all work is completed at end of day; prepare the pharmacy for the following days' business and verify the physical security of the pharmacy at closing
• Participate in discussions, planning and execution of pharmacy marketing
• Represent the Pharmacy and department and attend community outreach events

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 14
• Minimum – $97,100.00
• MidPoint – $121,400.00
• Maximum – $145,700.00