Job Summary
- The Director of Pharmacy at Bunkie General Hospital provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care, ensuring the safe, effective, and appropriate use of medications for patients across various departments.
- Develops and enforces policies and procedures that promote cost-effective, appropriate and safe medication use processes throughout the organization.
- Ensures all licenses and permits for pharmacy operations are current and in good standing.
- Develops job descriptions and performance standards. Evaluates and counsels pharmacy personnel on their performance.
- Ensures compliance with organization policies and procedures that apply to pharmacy services.
- This role involves reviewing prescriptions, advising healthcare professionals on medication therapy, and overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medications.
- Reviews prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy and determine necessary formulas and ingredients.
- Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals.
- Assays medications to determine identity, purity, and strength.
- Determines the correct day supply for insurance billing using standard formulas and processes.
- Provide patient education on medication use, potential side effects, drug interactions, dosage, and proper storage.
- Provides consultative services to healthcare teams regarding medication management.
- Interaction with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and their families.
- Assist in training and educating hospital staff on new medications and protocols.
- Supervises and directs all pharmacy personnel, including training, assigning tasks, and monitoring workflow.
- Instructs medical personnel on matters pertaining to pharmacy.
- Collaborates with healthcare providers to optimize pharmacotherapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Ensures accuracy of all electronically entered data to maintain pharmacy records, billing systems, and inventory.
- Adheres to established procedures for quality assurance, controlled substance security, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.
- Monitors drug inventory levels and maintains adequate medication supply.
- Ensures compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- Responds to emergency and on-call situations requiring immediate pharmaceutical support.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution.
- Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in Louisiana.
- Two to four years of related experience and/or training preferred.
- Familiarity with pharmacy management systems and electronic health records.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills to synthesize complex information.
- Problem-solving skills to develop alternative solutions and resolve issues efficiently.
- Technical proficiency with a commitment to continuous learning.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work in teams and adapt to changing conditions.
- Strong delegation, quality management, business acumen, and diversity awareness.
- High ethical standards, strategic thinking, professionalism, and safety awareness.
- Punctuality and consistent attendance.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in emergencies.
- Strong decision-making skills to address complex medication-related issues.
- Ability to multitask and efficiently prioritize workload.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods while performing duties.
- Capability to lift and carry moderate loads, such as medication inventory and supplies.
- Fine motor skills for handling small medications and operating pharmacy equipment.
Additional Information
- Position Type: Full-Time