What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist PASNAP position at Geisinger?
- Assumes responsibility for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to the specific patient care area in which the pharmacist is scheduled to work.
- Coordinates the use of human, material, and informational resources such that timely, efficient, cost effective and appropriate care is consistently rendered.
- Receives and interprets physicians' medication orders and clarifies or corrects orders with the physician.
- Reviews patient medication profiles to guard against drug sensitivities, contraindications, duplications, and major drug interactions.
- Reviews all medication orders for prescribing, formulary, and therapeutic issues.
- Suggests appropriate formulary alternative(s) based on the patient's clinical parameters.
- Consults and advises members of the medical staff on matters relating to specific drug therapy problems and monitors and acts on patient laboratory results.
- Provides in-depth drug information and other informational materials to members of the medical, nursing, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provides patient discharge medication consultations based on department standards.
- Makes rounds with medical services.
- Calculates drug dosages based on pharmacokinetic parameters.
- Verifies provider-entered orders and ensures proper doses dispensed.
- Provides in services to other healthcare providers when requested and when necessary.
- Prepares special medications involving compounding procedures and sterile products using aseptic techniques.
- Reports requirements for additional supplies and equipment to appropriate personnel to maintain basic stock levels.
- Coordinates and supervises work-place activities and resources; promotes professional competence; assures that services rendered, and work performed are in accordance with departmental standards.
- Advises, assists, and supervises the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and pharmacy interns; assumes final responsibility for accuracy of their work.
- Works with medical and nursing personnel to resolve problems involving pharmacy services.
- Coordinates activities with other pharmacy personnel to accomplish pharmacy and hospital objectives.
- Assists with the review and revision of departmental policies and procedures, as requested.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
