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Pharmacist
The Pharmacist is responsible for providing pharmaceutical services within a state government facility. This includes dispensing medications, providing medication therapy management, ensuring the safe use of pharmaceuticals, and advising patients and healthcare professionals on proper medication use. A valid Arkansas pharmacist license is required to practice in this role.
Class Code:
MPA01P
Job Grade:
MED09
Special Job Requirements:
Typical Functions:
Dispense prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage, form, and instructions for administration. Verify prescriptions for completeness, authenticity, and appropriateness, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Manage medication inventory, ensuring proper storage, handling, and maintenance of medications in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Monitor patient medication profiles for potential drug interactions, allergies, or contraindications, and take appropriate action to prevent adverse effects. Provide medication counseling to patients and/or caregivers, explaining proper medication use, side effects, interactions, and any special precautions. Maintain accurate and detailed records of medication dispensed, patient counseling, and any adverse drug reactions reported.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Extensive knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutical law. Strong understanding of drug interactions, side effects, and contraindications. Ability to accurately interpret and apply clinical guidelines and pharmacological principles to patient care. Ability to explain complex medication regimens in simple, clear terms for patients and caregivers. Understanding of relevant state and federal pharmacy laws, including the Controlled Substances Act, HIPAA, and the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Knowledge of compliance standards for record-keeping, patient privacy, and medication safety in a healthcare setting.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school is required. Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.
Required Certificates:
Must hold a valid Pharmacist License issued by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Exempt:
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