CLINICAL PHARMACIST - Part Time

Meadville Medical Center•Meadville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical pharmacy services, including drug information, pharmacokinetics, patient education, and participation in multidisciplinary patient care groups within the hospital. Ensures the accurate and appropriate use of pharmaceuticals for patients of all ages in the hospital within the standards of professional practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Pharmacy.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D).
Current, valid license as a registered pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania.
Familiarization with administrative and functional concepts of drug distribution and control, drug therapy practices, and clinical aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.
Ability to read and interpret printed or handwritten medication orders.
Familiarity with the use of computers, automated dispensing cabinets, laminar flow and biological safety hoods, and other equipment such as pharmaceutical balance, graduates, and mortar and pestle.
Good communication and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as staff pharmacist
Calculate drug doses, including pharmacokinetic dosing
Review patient drug regimens, interpret clinical data, identify drug interactions or incompatibilities, and consult with prescriber, nurse, or other health care professional as needed
Participate in the maintenance of the drug formulary, including evaluation of new drugs, suggestions for deletions, review of all drug classes, and therapeutic interchange.
Participate in the maintenance and effective use of drug information resources.
Develop and participate in quality improvement efforts relating to medication management.
Provide medication therapy evaluations and recommendations to physicians, other healthcare workers, and patients.
Calculate drug doses for patients of all ages.
Interpret lab values and other patient data including age and weight and understand the effect on medication dosing.
Supervise technicians performing pharmacy tasks.
Work in a group setting and attend multidisciplinary meetings relating to medication management issues.