What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL PHARMACIST position at Forrest Health?
Job Summary : # Fulfills professional responsibility in dispensing, procurement, control, and consultation involved with medication.# Knowledgeable and capable of performing any pharmaceutical duty in the hospital pharmacy department and throughout the hospital.# Pharmacists must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in medication for children (pediatric), adolescent, and geriatric patients.# Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient#s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient#s requirements relative to his / her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department#s policies and procedures.# Supervises and directs support personnel, including pharmacy students and pharmacy technician students.# The Clinical Pharmacist is also expected to to be able to provide services which include but are not limited to initiating and modifying drug therapy, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation therapy management, antimicrobial stewardship, development and leadership of multidisciplinary patient and / or disease specific management teams, clinical intervention documentation, educational support for multiple disciplines and patients, drug utilization review, and participation in various medical and pharmacy related committees.# The Clinical Pharmacist must be able to communicate with physicians, make decisions that require clinical judgement, work independently, problem solve, and take initiative to provide world class care to our patients.# The Clinical Pharmacist is expected to function at the highest level of pharmacy practice. Supports medical residents through rounding and presentations. Serves as preceptor for in #state pharmacy schools. Included within this role assignment is the responsibility to be a positive role model for all peers always reflecting the WE CARE philosophy. Will serve and assist as team leader during any Mass Disaster. Perform other job duties as assigned. # Performance Expectations : Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation to your job. Demonstrates basic understanding of the 340b program. Demonstrates basic or advanced knowledge of USP 797 compliance. Demonstrates knowledge and competency in treatment of stroke patients using Alteplase. Demonstrates effective communication skills and interaction with staff. Demonstrates initiative to maintain / meet licensure and certification requirements. Demonstrates the ability to interact and assist Medical Residents and residency attendings. Demonstrates the ability to complete and fulfill duties of a pharmacist. Demonstrates understanding of USP 800 compliance. # Qualifications : # Education / Skills######## Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy required.# Doctor of Pharmacy preferred. Must have 2 hours#of stroke education annually. # Work Experience : #### Preferred but not required.## # ########### Certification / Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE # Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy. # Additional Certification / Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below # Basic Life Support#(Within 30 Days of Employment#Required) ## # Advanced Cardiac Life Support#(Within 90 Days of Employment#Required) ## # Mental Demands : # ### ########### Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions ########### and adapt to changes in workload; set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to#### ########### emergency requests; exercise professional judgment; communicate effectively (orally and in ########### writing); meet the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, psychiatric, ########### oncology, obstetric, chemically dependent, and rehabilitation patients.
