Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist reports to the Pharmacist-in-Charge and, under the general supervision of a Pharmacy Manager or Supervisor, interprets, evaluates, prepares, and dispenses medications pursuant to legitimate orders and in accordance with established policies, procedures, professional standards, and the scope of pharmacy services. The pharmacist collaborates with multidisciplinary care providers to monitor medication use and intervene as needed to promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective therapy. The role also oversees and closely reviews the work of pharmacy technicians and ancillary support personnel. The pharmacist applies pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles across the patient populations served, provides medication-related consultation to healthcare professionals, supports medication management and quality initiatives, participates in emergency code responses and care transitions, and contributes to training and education. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the organization'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.
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 to interact appropriately with patients, families, colleagues, and others.
- Effective organizational and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of specialty-specific technology, including pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing technology, software, equipment, and automation.
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and web browsers.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of an accredited Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) residency and/or national Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy is preferred.
- An accredited Post Graduate Year 2 (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
- Receive patient medication orders and review each for completeness and therapeutic appropriateness in light of clinical status, other medications, diet, allergies, and patient age and developmental stage.
- Contact prescribers when needed to recommend interventions that promote therapeutic efficacy, reduce medication risks, and optimize cost effectiveness.
- Apply pharmacotherapeutic and pharmacokinetic principles to support safe and effective medication use.
- Provide drug information and consultation to prescribers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on therapy, interactions, side effects, incompatibilities, allergies, order discrepancies, stability, and administration.
- Proactively review and approve medication orders in LifeChart, including drug, dose, dosage form, frequency, and duration, and ensure relevant patient-specific information is present and considered.
- Supervise pharmacy interns and technicians to ensure work meets performance standards and applicable regulations and organizational requirements.
- Identify, document, resolve, monitor, and prevent medication therapy problems, including contraindications, duplicate therapy, and interactions; engage clinical pharmacists or specialists on complex situations.
- Integrate patient-focused medication therapy management and pharmaceutical care in accordance with clinical pathways or guidelines.
- Participate in pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of selected medications and recommend dose adjustments and laboratory monitoring.
- Ensure compliance with target drug programs, formulary and medication management initiatives, and adverse drug event monitoring programs.
- Document and report clinical interventions, medication errors, near misses, and adverse drug events according to established protocols.
- Participate in emergency code blue response and attend daily medical, multidisciplinary, and specialty rounds as time allows.
- Review and approve formulations for sterile products and other medications requiring compounding or manipulation; perform in-process and final checks of technician-prepared medications and ensure compounded products are accurate, sterile, and stable.
- Educate and train healthcare practitioners, including pharmacy residents, students, interns, technicians, physicians, nurses, and other care professionals; serve as 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
