Clinical Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Regular Part-Time - Evenings

Job Description

• PURPOSE OF JOB :
  
  

The Clinical Pharmacist provides specialized pharmaceutical services by working directly with physicians, other health care professionals, and patients to ensure that medications prescribed contribute to the best possible health outcomes. Apply specialized knowledge of the scientific and clinical use of medications, including: mechanism action, dosing, adverse effects, and drug interactions, in performing patient care activities in collaboration with other members of the health care team. Coordinate the activities of pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications to patient care areas. Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and controlled substances, along with the maintenance of required records. Actively participate on hospital committees, provide guidance in the development of medication-related initiatives (clinical and cost-savings), and support ongoing education programs for patient care services, the medical staff, pharmacy staff, and student pharmacists.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : (Maximum of 6)
  
  

Essential Functions Total Weight must equal 100%

• Review medication orders for accuracy and optimize care based on appropriate indication, dosing, route, toxicity, drug interactions, drug allergies, cost-effectiveness, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy.

• Participate in direct patient care activities including, but not limited to, patient counseling/ education on medication use, medication reconciliation, and participation in emergency code response as needed.
• Provide drug information to physicians and other health care professionals and assist in medication-related questions.
• Participate in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the Pharmacy department on hospital committees. Collects and analyzes data, conducts quality monitoring and inspections. Maintains appropriate logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.
• Develop and oversee the competency of pharmacists and student pharmacists in specialized area(s).
• Exercise applicable legal and professional controls on controlled and non-controlled substances maintained and dispensed .
• Maintain competency in all administrative and miscellaneous requirements of the department
  
  

Job Qualifications

• QUALIFICATIONS :
  
  

Education : Graduate of an Accredited College of Pharmacy with BS or Pharm D. degree

Current license from the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

Experience : Completion of ASHP accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency in acute care hospital pharmacy or Board Certification or 3 years advanced pharmacy practice.

Other Skills : Good written, verbal, and presentation skills are essential. Must be able to analyze and interpret complicated information to determine a course of drug therapy. Must possess basic computer skills, time management skills, and the ability effectively communicate with others to solve complex problems.