The Pharmacist optimizes medication use by the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. The provision of such care entails that the appropriate medication is used, in the correct dosage, with appropriate monitoring for clinical effect and the absence of adverse effects. The patient’s medication profile is reviewed to assess possible significant drug interactions and inappropriate indications. Drug information is provided in an accurate and timely manner, not only to health professionals, but the public as well. The pharmacist works with other members of the healthcare team to continually improve the medication use process and the drug distribution system so that patients may benefit fully from their medications. Components of this activity includes (but is not limited to) direct supervision of pharmacy technicians and clerical personnel, and service on various interdisciplinary committees. Participates in the educational programs of the Pharmacy Department, precepting pharmacy residents and pharmacy students, supervising the training pharmacy technician students, and offering in-service to staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates ability to adequately design, recommend, monitor and evaluate patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens when consulted.
• Provides accurate information on medication use, possible side effects and their management, drug interactions or other needed facts to patients and their caregivers.
• Provides accurate, timely drug information to other healthcare providers.
• Responds to cardiopulmonary arrests and other medical emergencies and provides accurate, timely emergent care.
• Assists with the design of medication usage evaluations and corresponding data collection.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the process for assessing, managing, preventing, and reporting medication errors.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the process for assessing, managing, preventing, and reporting adverse reactions to medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency with the drug formulary policies and procedures.
• Prepares and dispenses medications using appropriate techniques and following departmental policies and procedures.
• Manages workflow well, utilizing departmental staff to provide timely, efficient pharmaceutical care.
• Demonstrates expertise and teamwork on patient care committees, aiding the interdisciplinary team to find solutions to medication use issues.
• Serves as an educator for pharmacy programs and other disciplines.
• Maintains a commitment to the continued development of the profession of pharmacy and its practitioners.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy, possessing either a BS in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy.

Experience:

None required. Institutional practice experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Must possess a license to practice pharmacy in the state of Kentucky within 3 weeks of hire. Failure to maintain licensure will result in decisional leave.

Physical/Work Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required to communicate effectively.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. 

The work environment described here is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.