What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Staff Pharmacist position at C0008 Franciscan Health Michigan City?
Franciscan Health Michigan City Campus 3500 Franciscan Way Michigan City, Indiana 46360 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Our clinical staff pharmacists go beyond accurately filling prescriptions. Our pharmacists are part of a team focused on providing exceptional patient care. We need pharmacists who can also provide advice, who use their knowledge of the patient and disease states to identify and resolve medication-related issues. Do you take pride in your strong follow-through skills? Are you able to exercise sound judgment? Do you work well as part of a team? Are you good at following protocols and procedures? We have a special place to put your special skills to work. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Assist purchasing technician in maintaining adequate stock levels of all medications and supplies using the established inventory control procedures. Communicate and demonstrate the purpose and content of the Formulary system. Consult with and advise other Healthcare professionals and patients on matters pertaining to selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use of medications. Review prescriptions and medication orders, check for appropriateness and provide information needed to properly and safely administer the medication. Determine whether extemporaneously prescribed sterile and non-sterile products, not commercially available, should be formulated. Maintain records such as pharmacy files, inventories, controlled substance records, and registries; ensure records are maintained accurately and in compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Manage the disposition of controlled substances and other dangerous drugs in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose. Provide clinical pharmacy services as outlined in approved hospital policies, including but not limited to, pharmacokinetic consults, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and reviewing medications at transitions of care. Participate in scheduled in-services, educational presentations, computer based training, and staff meetings in ensure ongoing understanding of and adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements and organizational policies and practices. QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor's Degree Preferred Doctorate 1 year Hospital Pharmacy Preferred Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - State Licensing Board TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
