Clinical Pharmacist (PRN | As Needed)
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist performs medication order processing within established policies, procedures, and guidelines, and provides drug information using a thorough understanding of drug and medical therapy. The role includes medication-order interpretation and processing, drug therapy monitoring and intervention, supporting investigational medication processes, and overseeing and assisting pharmacy technicians, residents, and students. The pharmacist is expected to promote safety and maintain proficiency in medication handling, compounding, and quality assurance in accordance with applicable procedures, policies, and USP guidelines.
Requirements
- Completion of a five-year pharmacy program at an accredited college of pharmacy.
- At least 1 year of pharmacy experience.
Responsibilities
- Interpret medication orders and profile orders, and oversee medication packaging, labeling, and distribution.
- Monitor drug therapy and intervene as needed regarding dosing, administration, interactions, side effects, and monitoring issues.
- Complete therapeutic drug monitoring consults and adverse drug reaction reports as assigned.
- Provide accurate and timely drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals.
- Interpret research medication orders, ensure accurate preparation of investigational drugs, and maintain complete and accurate records.
- Maintain proficiency in handling medications, including hazardous medications; sterile and non-sterile compounding; and quality assurance checks in compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, and USP <795>, <797>, and <800> guidelines.
- Oversee Pharmacy Technicians and direct or assist them as necessary to ensure rapid medication order turnaround.
- Assist with the education, training, and general supervision of Pharmacy Residents, Students, and Technicians.
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision-making or documentation.
- Stop when faced with uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
- Communicate accurately, clearly, and promptly, verbally and in writing.
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
- Attend carefully to important details and use Stop, Think, Act, and Review to self-check behavior and performance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
