Clinical Pharmacist Transplant
About The Position
This position demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient and cost-effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of their assigned practice. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team. This position is generally Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Weekend shifts are required and consist of working a Saturday/Sunday every 6-7 weeks. Holidays are required. One major and one minor holiday annually. Weekend and holiday shifts are clinical transplant shifts and do not involve staffing for other service lines. Essential Functions Reviews patients' medication order for allergy interactions, duplication of therapy, appropriateness of drug therapy, and drug- drug interaction. Makes appropriate evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective therapies and accurately dispenses medications. Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered timely to care areas and are stored both securely and appropriate for both stability and effective workflow. Provides counseling to patients and promotes quality medication education and adherence. Ensures patient is well informed, treated with respect, and receives the highest level of professional service. Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete. Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures. Supervises and directs activities of interns, technicians, and support personnel as required. Provides medication related clinical consultation and clarification to other health professionals. Takes the initiative to solve problems including, but not limited to, equipment, maintenance, drug availability, staffing issues, and extraordinary patient care concerns. Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service. Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified).
- License to practice pharmacy in the state of practice and dispense controlled substances
- Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy in the state of practice.
- Effective communication, people management, and project management skills.
- Immunization certification if applicable to practice site needs
Nice To Haves
- PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Residency or 3 years of clinical transplant pharmacy experience
- BPS Board Certification in Transplant
- Previous experience working in an integrated healthcare delivery system
- Board Certification Health System Residency
Responsibilities
- Reviews patients' medication order for allergy interactions, duplication of therapy, appropriateness of drug therapy, and drug- drug interaction.
- Makes appropriate evidence-based interventions to optimize medication use.
- Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective therapies and accurately dispenses medications.
- Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered timely to care areas and are stored both securely and appropriate for both stability and effective workflow.
- Provides counseling to patients and promotes quality medication education and adherence.
- Ensures patient is well informed, treated with respect, and receives the highest level of professional service.
- Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete.
- Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.
- Supervises and directs activities of interns, technicians, and support personnel as required.
- Provides medication related clinical consultation and clarification to other health professionals.
- Takes the initiative to solve problems including, but not limited to, equipment, maintenance, drug availability, staffing issues, and extraordinary patient care concerns.
- Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.
- Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions.
- Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback
- Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardization, and customer service.
- Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
