Pharmacist

Martin Army Community Hospital (MACH)

Fort Benning, Georgia

Qualifications:

Pharmacists shall have and maintain valid state license in any state

Shall be required to meet Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements for their specialty.

Shall be capable of providing consultation service dealing with diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of TRICARE beneficiaries.

Shall have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), certifications. These certifications shall be maintained in a current status at all times while performing services

HOURS OF PERFORMANCE/SCHEDULES

Outpatient Pharmacy Services primarily and Inpatient pharmacy rotations approx every 4-5 weeks. Duty Hours Outpatient Pharmacy: 0800-1800 M-F Saturdays 0800-1600 with a 30 minutes uncompensated lunch break. Inpatient Pharmacy: 0700-1500; 1500-2300, or 2300-0700 includes 15 min break or 30 minutes uncompensated lunch break if workload permits.

Duties

Shall perform medical examinations and treatment of all illnesses that pertain to the specialty of Pharmacy. Tasks include but not limited to:

Perform all functions of opening, closing and maintaining the security for the Outpatient Pharmacy per Standard Operating Policy (SOP).

Maintain a working knowledge of the Ward/Clinic Bulk Drug Section, Controlled Substance Vault and Pharmacy Support Section.

Receives prescriptions, verifies patient’s eligibility, determines prescriber authenticity, and interprets, fills and dispenses prescriptions.

Verbally instructs patients of all ages in the use, storage, any special precautions for each medication dispensed.

Maintains Pharmacy license in good standing and provides all services in accordance with SOP, regulations and state and federal laws.

Interprets, fills and delivers all inpatient physician orders per SOP.

Performs IV admixtures and ensures the proper dispensing of such products during Inpatient Pharmacy rotation.

Performs IV hood maintenance and supply functions per SOP.

Performs other professional duties as required (i.e., staff in-service).

Respond to “Code Blue” (cardiac or respiratory arrest) medical emergency alerts in accordance with FBMEDDAC SOP while serving as an Inpatient Pharmacist.

Possess good communication skills.

Become familiar with and follow all applicable FBMEDDAC regulations and SOPs.

Project an attitude that reflects the tenets of the FBMEDDAC’s Customer Service Program.

Assist in the Pharmacy Service’s conformance with organization’s continuous JCAHO Readiness Initiatives.