What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist Specialist position at LifeBridge Health?
Job Overview
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist at LifeBridge Health plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. This includes overseeing the preparation and dispensing of medication, as well as monitoring patient medication therapy and providing education to patients and healthcare teams.
About the Role
As a Clinical Staff Pharmacist, you will be responsible for supervising and directing pharmacy support personnel to ensure timely medication availability. You will also prepare and dispense medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals, monitor patient medication therapy, and provide education on proper use of medications.
Key Responsibilities
- Medication Management: Oversee the preparation and dispensing of medication, including medication order computer entry and monitoring of patient medication therapy.
- Supervision: Supervise and direct pharmacy support personnel to ensure timely medication availability.
- Education and Training: Provide education on proper use of medications to patients and healthcare teams.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent).
- Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate Degree in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- Technical Skills: Basic computer skills, with frequent use of Cerner and Healthstream systems.
- Clinical Skills: Familiarity with medical terminology and critical thinking skills.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work with standard pharmacy equipment and perform tasks such as medication packaging checking and IV laminar flow hood operations.
