Clinical Pharmacist I

Job Description

The Clinical Pharmacist I plays a critical role in optimizing patient medication therapies and ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceuticals. This position involves preparing and dispensing medications, monitoring patient drug therapies, and providing valuable drug information to healthcare providers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense drug orders per physician requests in compliance with established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Accurately interpret drug orders and maintain complete patient medication records.
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile products and chemotherapy as required.
• Issue controlled substances and maintain required documentation according to laws and institutional policies.
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of pharmacy services.
• Maintain current pharmacist licensure and competency through continuing education and skill assessments.
• Supervise and provide guidance to pharmacy support personnel, and verify their daily activities.
• Provide ambulatory pharmaceutical care services, including managing drug therapies and patient education.
• Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, interactions, and appropriateness of therapy.
• Assist in pharmacokinetics consultations and renal drug dosing per hospital protocols.
• Report suspected adverse drug reactions in a timely manner.
• Contribute to medication formulary management and promote rational drug therapy selection.
• Participate in quality improvement and medication use review activities within the pharmacy department.
• Attend interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance patient care.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in Pharmacy from an ACPE accredited school required.
• Hospital experience is preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• State licensure as a pharmacist is required.
• BLS or ACLS certification via AHA is required.

Work Schedule

The position requires 8-hour shifts with varying start and end times, including potential shifts from early morning to evening. Every other weekend will require two 10-hour shifts.

Hazards

Pharmacists may encounter potential exposure to hazardous materials, sharps, and musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting techniques are not followed. There is also a risk of exposure to biological materials during direct patient care activities.

Compensation

Compensation details will be provided during the hiring process.

This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists looking to make a significant impact in patient care through clinical practice. Candidates should exhibit compassion, excellence, and efficiency in delivering pharmacy services.