Lead Pharmacist

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Pharmacy Outpatient Henderson | Work Hours: Variable | Weekend Requirements: As Needed | 1.0 FTE

Job Summary:

 Leads the daily operations of the Pharmacy to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• May determine, coordinate, and supervise daily staffing assignments.

• Maintains workflows for assigned area throughout the shift ensuring all assigned work is completed and/or transitioned appropriately to the next shift.

• Addresses staff performance in real time where necessary.

• Managing purchasing and inventory.

• Provides leadership, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.

• Assists with performance evaluations and corrective actions.

• Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs.

• Ensures staff compliance with department and organization policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.

• Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.

• Identifies and solves problems in coordination with department leadership.

• Effectively delegates tasks and responsibilities when appropriate.

• Identify and resolve conflicts within their department and involve department leadership as needed.

• Leads and adapts to departmental changes, communicating during transitions affecting their area and encourages team members in their area.

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience as determined by the organization

 Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Pharmacy required upon hire                        

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• R.Ph. - Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Kentucky required upon hire        

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.  Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

• This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. 

• The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

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

Physical Demands: (Clinical-Office/Clinic)

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Sitting: Occasionally

Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely

Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending/Stooping: Frequently

Kneeling: Occasionally

Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

Reaching: Frequently

Talking: Frequently

Hearing: Frequently

Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

Running: Rarely

Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: High-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.