JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Daily Operations

1. Processes/reviews all orders/request accurately and efficiently, verifying appropriateness. Assures that all medications meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of final dosage form, neatness and labeling.

2. Assures appropriateness of ordered medication by taking into account pertinent factors such as disease state, body surface area (BSA), age,height,weight and renal function.

3. Utilizes computer resources and clinical information to facilitate the provision of pharmaceutical care functions such as order entry, verification, distribution and checking.

4. Optimizes patient care and customer service by fulfilling all required operational responsibilities including staffing beyond shift as needed to complete all team assignments. 5. Ability to flex schedule across areas and shifts based on operational needs. 6. Follows standard operating procedures/safety standards (USP 797/USP800/NIOSH) when handling, preparing, and waste disposal of hazardous drugs. Reports and documents chemotherapy spills.
Leadership
Responsible for the production of all types of admixtures and verifies accuracy of procedures, labels and doses prior to doses leaving the area. Assures that all admixtures meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of the final dosage form. Provides supervision of Immediate Technical Staff working in the area including completion of job assignments, monitoring of lunch breaks, and assuring adherence to institutional policies and procedures. Manages time efficiently to maintain high productivity. Demonstrates strong communication within the team, support of other pharmacy team members and healthcare professionals. 4. Monitors the appropriate use of all institutional resources. Maintains positive attitude through behavior and a constructive outlook. Promotes team effort.
Technology Understands the functions of each institutional and pharmacy information system and demonstrates an ability to effectively use each system. Anticipates and corrects problems and performs appropriate follow up. Pursue learning and self-development; actively seek feedback; transfer learning into next steps; set high standards of performance; drive for results and achievement. Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness; offer new ideas, solutions and/or options. 4. Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possess up-to-date knowledge in the profession; provide technical expertise to others.

REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Preferred Education: Doctorate (Professional)
Certification: All of the following: Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of job entry. American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support(ACLS) certification within 90 days of job entry, if working in one of following departments: Pharmacy Inpatient (710348), Pharmacy ATC ACB (710355), Pharmacy-West Houston (710657) Pharmacy-The Woodlands (710480)
Preferred Certification: ACPE Sterile Products Certification. ACLS/BCLS Certification.
Experience: None.
Preferred Experience: Two years of relevant pharmacy practice experience.
Onsite Presence: Is Required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequency
Deadlines Exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and/or tissue Hazardous Chemicals and Materials Noise On Call Operating Equipment Patient Contact Physical Proximity Shift Work Traveling Wearing Protective Equipment Working on uneven/slippery surface
-- Rarely1-2% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Frequent 34-66% Constant 67-100% Seldom 3-10% Constant 67-100% Occasionally 11-33%
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequency
Weight
Arm/Hand Steadiness Balancing Bending/Stooping Carrying Climbing Crawling Depth Perception Eye/Hand Coordination
Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Frequent 34-66% Occasionally 11-33% Seldom 3-10% Rarely1-2% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100%
-- -- -- 20-50 lbs -- -- -- --
Fine finger movement Foot Action Glare Sensitivity Handling Hearing Sensitivity Keyboarding Kneeling Lifting Neck Movements Night Vision Olfactory Perception Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Squatting Standing Tactile Perception Twisting Visual Acuity Visual Color Discrimination Walking Visual Acuity Carrying Carrying Lifting Lifting Please Select
Constant 67-100% Rarely1-2% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Occasionally 11-33% Constant 67-100% Rarely1-2% Frequent 34-66% Constant 67-100% Seldom 3-10% Rarely1-2% Occasionally 11-33% Constant 67-100% Frequent 34-66% Rarely1-2% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Constant 67-100% Occasionally 11-33% Occasionally 11-33% Occasionally 11-33% Occasionally 11-33% --
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- 20-50 lbs -- -- -- 50+ lbs -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 10-20 lbs 5-10 lbs 10-20 lbs 5-10 lbs --
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Additional Information
Requisition ID: 168956 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Day/Evening Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 128,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 160,000 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 192,000 FLSA: exempt and eligible for overtime, paid at a straight rate Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: No Relocation Assistance Available?: No Science Jobs: No
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