Pharmacist, Clinical

The General Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing general clinical and pharmacy services. This includes supervision of technical staff.

Interpret orders and transcribe or verify them accurately and efficiently into the pharmacy computer system.

Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.

Comply with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.

Suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff.

Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promoting rational drug therapy selection.

Provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.

Assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by pharmacy leadership.

Assist with antimicrobial management and other clinical programs.

Document all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.

Support and participate in the organization's quality improvement, risk management and patient safety programs, including National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication-related initiatives.

Complete notification reports regarding medication errors and adverse drug reactions.

Participate in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and technicians.

Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility.

Apply knowledge of the patient population served in the care of those patients.

Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems.

Effectively supervise pharmacy operation activities and support the whole pharmacy team.

Work physically at patient care areas to interact with medical staff, nurses and other members of the healthcare team, per the facility pharmacy schedule.

Effectively and proactively intervene in conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions.

Train and participate in Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned.

Train and participate in Code Team response as assigned. Obtain and maintain BLS-ACLS or PALS current certification as appropriate.

Maintain appropriate controlled substance records.

Comply with all regulatory standards.

Prioritize work and lead others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure. Identify areas for improved efficiency.

Supervise and assist pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively.

Act as supervisor in charge as assigned.

Participate in the continuous quality improvement of pharmacy operations (operational/clinical).

Pharmacist

Bachelor's Degree

No Travel Required

1 year of experience required

This organization offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of its colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support and dependent scholarships

Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts