Pharmacy Specialist at KCARC

Vincennes, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Administration, Communication, Research Skills, Writing Skills, Teamwork, Independence, Leadership, Inventory Management, Training, Professionalism, Confidentiality, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Computer Literacy, Time Management, Flexibility

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Job Title: Pharmacy Specialist Supervisor: Health Services Coordinator Department: Residential FLSA Status: Hourly Summary: Oversee the medication administration system and coordinate health services information with all appropriate parties. Essential Duties Promote the mission and values of KCARC through personal example, providing educational opportunities, communicating with honesty, inviting input and expecting mutual accountability. Retrieve Baker Center incoming faxes and disbursement. Coordinate medication needs of the participants with pharmacies as needed. Receive all pharmacy deliveries ensuring accuracy of all medications by checking prescriptions and labels against e-MAR. Coordinate participant’s pharmaceutical needs with internal and external contacts as needed. Order, inventory and prepare packaged medicines for homes and work sites from pharmacy. Coordinate meetings and route all necessary paperwork and approvals for the Human Rights Committee. Coordinate and verify budget discretion with appropriate fiscal personnel for client medications. Deliver meds as needed and complete all physical medication changes. Carry the after-hours pharmacy phone. Provide medication administration training to new hires and re-training to staff, as needed. Complete staff competency checks on medication administration. Coordinate pharmacy reviews quarterly. Maintain and model professionalism, appropriate work interactions with program participants and coworkers, confidentiality at all times, and a positive attitude within the work environment. Perform medication audits at all residential sites. Load approved Medical HRC documents to the BDDS Portal. File Incident Reports for all medication errors and thoroughly investigate with documentation of investigation. All other duties deemed necessary. Additional hours if needed are mandatory * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements Qualifications: Maintain reliable transportation available for use during working hours, valid driver’s license and provide proof of automobile liability coverage. Maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department. Possess excellent research and writing skills. Possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Possess the ability to establish effective working relationships. Possess the ability to work independently and in a team environment. Be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products (Computer literate). Accept responsibility and demonstrate leadership. Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Prior secretarial experience, including typing and computer data entry knowledge required. Pharmacy Technician A.S. or certificate preferred. Certifications/Licenses/Registrations: Medication Administration: Core A and B CPR First Aid Physical Demands: The employee must be able to perform the essential duties of this job. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate but occasionally loud. Use of Personal Protective Equipment such as vinyl or latex gloves is occasionally required.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Specialist oversees the medication administration system and coordinates health services information with all appropriate parties. They are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of medications, coordinating with pharmacies, and providing training on medication administration.