Clinical Pharmacist

Description

Klickitat Valley Health is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic and dedicated Pharmacy team. This is a casual position with varied hours. The Pharmacy is staffed Monday through Friday 9 am-7 pm and Saturday 9 am-2 pm.

Klickitat Valley Health is a rural, critical-access hospital located in scenic Goldendale, Washington only two hours from Portland along the breathtaking Columbia River Gorge. KVH offers emergency and acute inpatient care and a full scope of ancillary services including General Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy, PT / OT, Behavioral Health, Dental, Pain Management, Optometry and Hospice. The hospital also owns a busy, well-established primary clinic that is located on the hospital campus. Inpatient care is managed by 24/7 Hospitalist staff. KVH employs over 300 staff.

The Clinical Pharmacist plays a vital role in patient care treatment through drug therapy services provided at KVH. These services are age appropriate, for neonates, pediatric patients, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients, performed when needed through direct contact with the patient, and/or in-direct association with or in support of health care providers.

The Pharmacist Integrates the provision of pharmaceutical care with other elements of the patient care process to provide a collaborative, cooperative effort with other members of the health care team to assure optimal drug therapy outcomes. Performs all duties in a manner which align with the department and organizational mission, vision and values of Klickitat Valley Health.

Qualifications

Minimum Education, Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Safety Sensitive per WASB5123: YES

Education:

• Graduate of accredited School of Pharmacy. (Pharm.D. preferred)
• ASHP accredited residency or comparable clinical experience desired.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current registration and license from WA State Board of Pharmacy.
• ALS Certification.

Experience:

• Two (2) Years clinical pharmacy experience. Experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

•  Pharmacist will demonstrate clinical competence as required by program needs

• Reviews, verifies, and processes provider medication orders ensuring appropriate therapy based on the patient’s
  condition and overall medical history.

• Provides direct patient care, including medication therapy management, patient counseling and therapeutic drug
  monitoring.

• Documents pharmaceutical care in patient’s medical record.

• Collaborates with healthcare teams to provide evidence-based medication recommendations.

• Participates in interdisciplinary rounds.

• Assists in the management and reporting of adverse drug events and medication errors.

• Educates health care practitioner regarding drug therapy.

• Participates in drug use evaluations, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement programs to enhance medication
  safety and patient care.

• Participates in formulary control and maintenance.

• Participate in the training and mentoring of pharmacy interns, residents, and other healthcare professionals.

• Oversees the preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile compounding.

• Monitors and manages drug inventories to ensure timely and effective patient care.

• Maintains accurate inventory records on narcotics as required by law.

• Responsible for drug inventory out date checks.

• Assures that proper charging documentation is completed correctly for services provided.

• Responsible for completion of all assigned work procedures during the shift without interference to quality of work
  performed.

• Delegates other responsibilities in order to keep patient care the number one priority.

• Regularly assists other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as time allows and as requested.

• Responds to changes in work load as necessary. Uses time in productive manner-assists technicians & other
  pharmacists, restocks, cleans, orders, organizes, special projects, etc.

• Contributes to the development and maintenance of hospital medication policies and procedures

• Participates in hospital committees, meetings, and initiatives.

• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and local regulations regarding drug dispensing, storage, and record
  keeping.

• Working knowledge of pharmacy equipment.

• Maintains certification and demonstrates knowledge of required safety, security and emergency programs required
  by department or hospital.

• Maintains clean, safe and orderly environment.

• Consistently demonstrates a high degree of accuracy with minimal risk management incidents unrelated to system
  problems

Salary : $60 - $86