Clinical Pharmacist PRN

HCA Healthcare•Augusta, GA

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in pharmacy clinical programs, monitors patient medication regimens, and provides appropriate interventions. The role also supports the mentoring of pharmacy staff and students and the evaluation and implementation of clinical and operational programs. The position is listed as PRN and weekends only, with shifts of 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. or 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The pharmacist provides clinical services and consultation, supports rational and cost-effective medication therapy, participates in multidisciplinary care and quality initiatives, and documents clinical activities and interventions. The role also leads or supports pharmacy programs and develops the competency of pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy.
Active pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy.
At least 3 years of clinical hospital pharmacy experience.

Nice To Haves

A Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy is preferred.
Completion of a hospital PGY1 or PGY2 residency, general practice residency, or fellowship.
Specialty BCPS certification.
Other certification, such as FCCP, FASHP, FASCP, CDE, or CPE.
BLS, ACLS, or PALS certification through the AHA or Red Cross is preferred and highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Interpret medication orders and accurately transcribe or verify them in the pharmacy computer system.
Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals accurately.
Comply with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of the drug and dose.
Provide clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners, and suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff.
Maintain the hospital formulary, minimize non-formulary procurements, use therapeutic interchanges, and promote rational drug selection.
Attend and actively participate in daily multidisciplinary and bedside rounds.
Conduct drug utilization reviews and implement identified improvements to promote rational drug therapy.
Provide timely, accurate medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
Lead and develop pharmacy clinical services, including drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV-to-oral conversion, and renal dosing.
Lead or co-lead, develop, manage, and mentor the antimicrobial management program.
Document clinical activities and interventions completely and accurately; mentor and educate staff, analyze interventions, and provide summary reports.
Support organizational quality improvement, risk management, and patient safety programs, including National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures, and medication-related HCAHPS initiatives.
Participate in the design, collection, and reporting of adverse drug reactions, drug utilization reviews, medication errors, and pharmacy quality initiatives.
Train and mentor pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses, and physicians.
Develop and document staff competency on an ongoing basis and create improvement plans when competency deficiencies are identified.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.