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• Manages pharmacy operations, overseeing pharmacy technicians in compounding and dispensing medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving prescriptions from physicians or other health practitioners.

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• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of Weston County Health Services (WCHS).
• Maintainknowledge of changes to state and federal law affecting Pharmacy.
• Maintain CMS rules and regulations for Critical Access Hospitals and Long-Term Care.
• Assist in the process for monitoring psychotropic medication use in the nursing home and implements and carries out plans of action.
• Performs chart review in the first (7) days and monthly thereafter, for long-term care and swing bed patients.
• Develop processes for charge review, to ensure proper charging and use of J-codes to eliminate fraud.
• Assist with the bedside medication verification process
• Assist with the adverse drug reaction reporting process.
• Assist with medication reconciliation process.
• Maintain required pharmacist competency and continuing education.
• Assist as needed with the 340b pro-brand and ensures that it is meeting strict regulatory guidelines.
• Assist HIM with billing and charges as needed.
• Assist with the narcotic count.
• Review and maintain contract with Medicare Part D Companies.
• Serve as reference for medical nursing staff.
• Serve as reference for hospital administration.
• Assist with adequate pharmacy medication, and ensure medication is stocked appropriately.
• Participate in the annual pharmacy inventory at the end of each fiscal year.