Download HRM 5060 HR Challenge: Job Analysis and Competency Modeli and more Lecture notes Accounting in PDF only on Docsity! HRM 5060 HR Challenge: Job Analysis and Competency Modeling for a Pharmacist Capella University HRM 5060: Sourcing Managing Talent Workplace Overview: A comprehensive job analysis looks at all of the following components to arrive at an accurate recommendation: review of current employee job responsibilities, conducting research and viewing sample job descriptions online or offline highlighting similar jobs, analyzing work duties and responsibilities that the employee filling the position needs to accomplish and articulate the most important outcomes or contributions needed from the position (Heathfield, 2020). Part of this process is identifying the essential competencies required for the specific job that will be performed to meet the organizational goals and acquire the skills needed for organizations to gain a competitive advantage. The process referenced above is called competency modeling which is a collection of competencies that together define successful performance in a work setting (). Competency models are the foundation for important human resource functions such as recruitment and hiring, training and development, and performance management. The O*Net is an online job classification system that is a valuable resource in creating a job analysis. This paper will use this system and discuss the method most effective to create a job analysis for a Pharmacist role. Competency Model for a Pharmacist Role A Pharmacist is an integral part of a healthcare system as well as retail Pharmacy locations. A Pharmacists is responsible for filling and labeling prescriptions, providing drug- related information to patients, employees and medical staff, and supervising the activities of pharmacy technical support staff. They also advise physicians and other healthcare practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. To be successful in this role, they must have reading comprehension, active listening skills, critical thinking, instructing or teaching others and finally the ability to monitor and assess performance of self as well as other individuals. As a pharmacist, their main goal is to ensure accurate medication is dispensed to patients as prescribed by their physician or healthcare professional. To recruit and retain individuals with the abilities to be a successful Pharmacist, recruitment partners must fully understand the role of a Pharmacist and all the necessary skills or competencies needed. Competency modeling is a job analysist method that helps identify these necessary competencies or traits required to ensure high performance (Heneman, Judge & Kammeyer-Mueeler, 2019). Identification of general competencies at the organizational or strategic level is established by the management of an organization in partnership with Human Resources. Ultimately, these competencies should be linked/aligned with an organizations strategic business goals. Competency models provide clear direction regarding performance expectations when directly linked to an organization's desired results. Many methods can be used to determine these important characteristics and some can be used for a number of positions. One method utilized by HR professionals is the use of Occupational Information Network, also known as O*NET to research and gather information about a job task (Jeanneret & Strong, 2003). Based on the information received from O*NET, Pharmacists should have a high level of integrity, be detail oriented, dependable, and ability to tolerate stress. A “one-size fits all” method will not work for this role as it is a highly specialized role with specific skills and knowledge that is needed to perform this job. Pharmacists must be a graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy and licensed to practice in the state they want to work in. The
