Director Pharmacy, Full Time at Unity Health

1.    Education:    Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy with a five year Baccalaureate     degree or a six year Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.  Maintains a current license and continuing     education credits required in the state of Arkansas.    

2.    Training and Experience:    Previous hospital experience preferred.  Understanding of overall     pharmacy operations.  Requires initiative, good character and the ability to assume     responsibilities.  

3.    Job Knowledge:   Understands the functions required to provide pharmaceuticals to inpatients and outpatients.  Stays current with all laws and regulations governing the operation of a hospital pharmacy through various methods, which may include professional journals, in-services, and professional meetings.  Utilizes drug information to improve the quality of care for our patients.  Must be able to deliver appropriate pharmacy care to patients ranging from neonatal through geriatrics.

4.    Safety Sensitive:   YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.”  A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
 
   
DESCRIPTION:

Overview: Establishes and coordinates pharmacy policies and procedures with interdepartmental policies and procedures.  Responsible for the procurement, storage, preparation, dispensing, and record keeping for all medications used in the hospital.  Maintains appropriate files and records, in accordance with state and federal regulations as well as Unity Health policies. Works with the Pharmacy Supervisor to select, train, and supervise departmental personnel.
Physical Effort:  Maintains good physical well-being.  Job requires standing, sitting, and walking for long periods of time and lifting boxes weighing as much as 40 pounds.
Mental Effort:  Maintains good mental well-being.