Pharmacist Assistant

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
 

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. 

Position Details:

Work Shift:

Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Department:

Pharmacy

Overview of Position:

Provides general clinical pharmacy services, which include D.U.E. development and reporting, some teaching opportunities, as well as administration of research protocols. Compounds and/or dispenses medications to patients and provides drug information and education to all customers as to optimize the quality of care while working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1.    Contacts prescribers to clarify medication orders or notify them of medications that are unobtainable to reduce the possibility of medication errors or delay in therapy.
2.    Assists in the inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals so that stock outages are minimized and appropriate inventory levels are maintained.
3.    Promptly prepares emergency carts and boxes to assure adequate quantities of in-date medication are available for emergency situations.
4.    Performs accurate calculations of caloric and/or electrolyte ingredients for TPN resulting in correct administration of patients’ nutritional therapy.
5.    Provides drug and toxicological information to customers in a timely and accurate fashion in order to maximize knowledge and minimize risk/adverse events.
6.    Accurately performs medication order entry on computer system, assuring completeness of the patient’s medication profile.
7.    Networks with other pharmacy interns and students in order to share ideas and experiences that in turn may improve our level of care.
8.    Monitors drug therapy of patients by screening for potential medication problems so that issues involving drug interactions, incompatibilities, and potential allergies are resolved without patient harm.
9.    Applies pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic principles to individualize drug dosing for patients.
10.    Responds and supports Code Blue and Code Trauma situations to maximize opportunity for patient survival and stabilization.
11.    Assists in providing in-service programs in order to share the latest treatments and therapies with other care providers.
12.    Appropriately adjusts doses in patients with diminished renal or hepatic function in order to avoid potential toxicities by patients receiving too much drug after approval of Pharmacist.
13.    Individualizes the dose of medication for neonatal, pediatric and geriatric patients in order to optimize care during this phase of human development.
14.    Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS
1.    Current license as a Pharmacy Intern by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
2.    Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, facilitation, conflict resolution and investigative skills.
3.    Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills.
4.    Ability to work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.
5.    Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software, including programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. 

PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1.    Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
• Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.
• Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.
• Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.
• Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.
• Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.
• Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.
• Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.
• Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.
2.    Patient Centered Care  (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• Introduces self and role…connects with everyone.
• Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.
• Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.
• Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)
• Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.
• Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.
3.    Promotes Patient and Employee Safety 
• Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) 
• Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment
• Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

1.    Works in a Pharmacy environment.
2.    Travels to various locations.  Answers telephone calls, uses personal computer and other business machines extensively, which requires the ability to apply finger dexterity.  Bends, reaches, pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports.
3.    Regularly lift or move 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
4.    Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
5.    May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off.  All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed.  It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.
 

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.