North Dakota Class Description
PHARMACIST (3261-2)
Scope of Work:
Work involves compounding preparations according to prescriptions and dispensing medications and supplies within the pharmaceutical department of a state agency.
Duties Performed at all Levels:
- Compound preparations according to prescriptions and dispense pharmaceutical medications and supplies for clients; fill ward and drug station stock requisitions.
- Inspect wards and drug stations to assure adequate supply levels; inspect pharmaceuticals for proper labeling and storage, expiration dates, potency of medication, sanitary conditions, and security measures; recommend disposal of obsolete stock and remove and return outdated or recalled medication.
- Prepare requisitions for drugs, chemical preparation, and supplies; participate in annual physical inventory; maintain records; participate in receipt, inspection, count and storage of items
- Prepare and maintain special records per national and state requirements regarding the type and quantities of narcotics and alcohol purchased, dispensed, and on hand.
- Provide appropriate drug consultation to staff and clients regarding medications; provide in-service to physicians and nurses on drug related topics.
NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties assigned any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.
PHARMACIST I (3261)
Grade 16*
Level Definition:
Positions at this level perform duties independently in providing direct pharmaceutical services.
Additional Duties Performed at this Level:
- None
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelors degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy program and registration as a pharmacist in North Dakota.
PHARMACIST II (3262)
Grade 17*
Level Definition:
Positions at this level direct a pharmacy unit or administer a statewide prescription program.
Additional Duties Performed at this Level:
- Plan, direct, and supervise a pharmacy program within a state agency.
- Develop and implement pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Develop pharmacy budget, authorize purchases, and approve expenditures.
- Assure that assigned pharmacy program is in accordance with federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
- Direct, supervise, and evaluate other pharmacists, technicians, and staff.
- Serve as a consultant to staff, civic groups and health practitioners on matters pertaining to pharmacy.
- May coordinate the claims processing system for medications dispensed to Medicaid participants; maintain a drug pricing file; establish and monitor payment edits and pre and post-payments of pharmacy bills.
- ay develop and conduct or attend seminars, workshops, and conferences and write articles for pharmacy journals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an Accredited College of Pharmacy; registration as a Pharmacist in North Dakota and three years of experience as a pharmacist that included staff or program management.
Eff.
Date: 1/91
*1/97 – Pay grade exception
Rev: 1/00 – Word processing
conversion
Rev*4/02 – Pay grade exception raised another grade
Rev
*10/07 – Pay grade exception raised another grade
