Pharmacy Administrative Specialist - Infusion

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
• An advanced degree (i.e., master’s degree or Pharm.
  
  D) preferred

• Must have one of the following:
  • Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited post-graduate year one (PGY1) and year two (PGY2) residency training programs or equivalent professional experience (i.e., three additional years of pharmacy experience per residency year; completion of a pharmacy fellowship program with a focus in an applicable field may be considered equivalent to a PGY2 residency)
  • Six years of pharmacist experience applicable to the specific work setting (e.g., hospital, specialty pharmacy); may consider HM employee with five years of pharmacy experience and performance that demonstrates leadership abilities

• PHRM - Pharmacist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and  or eligible for Texas Pharmacist License and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• PPC
  - Pharmacist Preceptor Cert - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and

• IV Certification - Intravenous certification (Various)

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Knowledge of comprehensive pharmacy services including unit-dose drug distribution, intravenous admixture preparation, nutrition support services, and target drug monitoring
• Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization, and distribution of drugs and drug information and apply these to all patient groups, neonate to geriatric
• Working knowledge of medical information systems and their design, development, and integration into clinical practice
• Capable of assuming responsibility for coordinating and supervising the activities of a major pharmacy service area
• Research competence in an area related to the practice of pharmacy
• Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging/difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
• Proficient in all areas of pharmacy technology
• Computer skills to include proficiency in MS Office and EMR software
• Advanced skill in use of spreadsheet and relational database software for aggregation of data for analysis
• Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate work teams
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and work effectively with team and stakeholders to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness
• Ability to analyze and solve problems and make decisions on technical and project-related issues

• Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals. Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills.
• Develops educational materials and provides educational programs for the pharmacy staff and other hospital personnel. Serves as a preceptor for students from the affiliated colleges of pharmacy and/or pharmacy residents.
• Communicat…