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9652
PHARMACIST 2
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs professional work at the
advanced level by providing expert pharmaceutical information
statewide and/or to the staff of a state health facility and by
supervising the pharmacy unit; may also perform the regular
duties of a pharmacist. Has considerable latitude to vary
administrative methods and procedures within the limits of the
law. Supervises professional, para-professional, and non
professional positions. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions at this level act in a consulting capacity with
doctors and health care teams, and with other state pharmacies.
Positions at this level are more likely to supervise professional
positions than at the 1 level. Administrative duties are
predominant.
Examples of Work
Audits drug programs, providing review and analysis.
Advises appropriate staff as to each client's drug regimen;
devises unique or non-standard drug regimen, when needed.
Acts as a consultant to other state-supported health
facilities.
Represents agency in pharmacy-related communications.
Inspects and inventories pharmacy stock.
Provides administrative oversight of pharmacy facilities.
Completes related reports.
Performs, as necessary, all dispensing, preparing and
recording of medications.
Keeps pharmaceutical community informed of changes and
innovations in the field.
Dispenses medications in accordance with standard pharmaceuti
cal practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional
pharmacy.
Knowledge of methods of drug audit and program review.
Ability to assimilate and communicate innovative
pharmaceutical information.
Ability to provide administrative oversight of pharmacy
program and staff.
Ability to compound medicines and preparations as directed by
prescriptions and physicians.
Ability to perform routine assays and tests to determine
identity, purity, and strength of drugs.
Ability to requisition, stock and dispense drugs, biologicals,
surgical supplies and dressings.
Ability to maintain records related to pharmaceutical work.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Certificate of registration as a pharmacist issued
by the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
Experience:
Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience as a pharmacist, two of which have been in
a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Established: 7/16/92
Effective:
8/16/92