Pharmacist, Healthcare

The Pharmacist is responsible for dispensing medications for patients on Inpatient, 340 B and Retail Pharmacy upon receipt of medication order and to provide drug information to the medical and nursing staff upon request based upon the age of the patient served.

• Must possess Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered Pharmacist in the State of Michigan.
• Experience in institutional practice with USP 797 competency standards documented.
• Must be self-directed, motivated and capable of supervising supporting personnel.
• Must have effective communication skills.

• Is responsible for all the technical and professional functions related to the dispensing of any medications.
• Is responsible for enforcing the 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.
• Is responsible for assisting 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.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of BCMH Corporate Compliance plan, Code of Conduct and reporting process of any compliance concerns.
• Is responsible for completing educational requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Keyboarding
• Grasping
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Standing
• Stooping

An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weights in the range of:

• Up to 25 pounds frequently
• Up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Feeling
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Inside environmental conditions
• Chemical hazards

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

• I will treat all people with courtesy, respect, sensitivity, and foster a caring environment that promotes fairness for the common good.
• I commit to arriving on time for all meetings and work shirts, thus demonstrating respect and courtesy to my fellow co-workers, business associates, patients, families and all involved.
• I commit to respect BCMH in the workplace, the community, and on social media and in the presence of patients.
• I commit to consider at all times:
  Are my actions and attitude kind, honest, true, helpful, inspiring, and necessary?

• I commit to always demonstrate professionalism, ethics, and personal responsibility.
• I commit to not be satisfied with substandard results and to exceed expectations.
• I commit to participate in performance improvement to enhance the care of patients.

• I commit to allocate our human and financial resources wisely.
• I commit to take responsibility for my decisions, actions, and performance, welcoming constructive feedback and suggestion.
• I commit to meet all deadlines required for education assignments and maintain appropriate credentials and licensure as required by BCMH and the State that pertain to my position.
• I commit to hold others accountable for behaviors and performance, recognizing that the actions of one speak for the entire team.

• I commit to treat each patient and their…