Clinical Pharmacist Inpatient
About The Position
Reports to the Pharmacist-in-Charge and works under the general supervision of a Pharmacy Supervisor. Interprets, evaluates, prepares, and dispenses medications pursuant to legitimate orders and established policies, procedures, standards of practice, and the scope of pharmacy services. Collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor, assess, and intervene to promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use. Oversees and reviews the work of pharmacy technicians and ancillary support personnel. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and demonstrate its core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. The pharmacist functions independently within broad departmental policies and practices and refers complex problems to a supervisor when clarification is needed. The role is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. Work is scheduled on rotating days of the week, mainly on first shift, with periodic evening and overnight rotations; daily hours are eight. Occasional travel between facilities or sites may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Before the start date, hold current unrestricted Rhode Island pharmacist licensure or a Rhode Island 90-day temporary pharmacist license; obtain full licensure before the temporary license expires and maintain current unrestricted Rhode Island pharmacist licensure.
- Maintain current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications within 120 days of hire.
- Effective written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
- Effective organizational and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of specialty-specific technology, including pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, software, equipment, and automation.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and web browsers.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of an accredited PGY-1 residency and/or national Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy is preferred.
- An accredited PGY-2 residency in the area of specialty is strongly preferred, if applicable.
- Clinical experience, knowledge, and development may be considered in lieu of formal training.
Responsibilities
- Follow the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
- Receive and review medication orders for completeness and therapeutic appropriateness in light of the patient’s clinical status, other medications, diet, and developmental or aging considerations.
- Contact prescribers as needed to address medication-related concerns and optimize therapeutic efficacy, minimize risks, and support cost-effective care.
- Apply pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles to promote safe and effective medication use.
- Provide drug information and consultation to prescribers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Proactively review and approve medication orders in LifeChart, including drug, dose, dosage form, frequency, and duration, and consider relevant patient-specific information.
- Supervise pharmacy interns and technicians to ensure work meets performance standards and applicable rules and regulations.
- Identify, document, resolve, monitor, and prevent drug therapy problems, including contraindications, duplications, and interactions.
- Engage clinical pharmacists or specialists for complex clinical situations.
- Provide patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care in accordance with established pathways or guidelines.
- Participate in pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of selected medications and recommend dose adjustments and laboratory monitoring as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with target drug, formulary management, medication management, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
- Document and report clinical interventions, medication errors, near misses, and adverse drug events under established protocols.
- Participate in emergency code blue response.
- Attend and participate in daily medical, multidisciplinary, and specialty rounds as time allows.
- Review and approve formulations for medications requiring compounding or manipulation, and perform in-process and final checks of medications prepared by pharmacy technicians.
- Ensure the accuracy, sterility, and stability of compounded products.
- Participate in education and training for healthcare practitioners and learners, including residents, students, interns, technicians, physicians, and nurses.
- Serve as a preceptor to pharmacy residents and students.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement and total quality management initiatives, including adverse drug reaction, clinical intervention, and medication incident reporting programs.
- Participate in coordination of transitions of care as appropriate.
- Maintain professional competence through staff development, skills enhancement, independent study, and participation in professional organizations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
