Clinical Pharmacist - Night Shift 7 on/7 off

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

3d•$51 - $89•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role facilitates the safe, effective, and economic use of drugs in a fiscally responsible manner. The Clinical Pharmacist reviews prescriptions, obtains clarification as necessary, and regularly consults with medical staff, nursing personnel, and others to coordinate high-quality pharmaceutical services for Hospital patients. This position requires knowledge of current pharmacy practices, clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions. The role involves preparing intravenous admixture solutions, analyzing data, organizing daily activities, and problem-solving. Additionally, the Clinical Pharmacist participates in interviewing and hiring, oversees employee orientation and training, provides performance feedback, and mentors colleagues and students. The role also involves following up on Adverse Drug Reactions, assisting with quality improvement activities, and responding to customer feedback.

Requirements

Pharm D from an accredited college or university or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy school, college or university with 0-3 years of experience.
Current Maryland State Pharmacist License.
Thorough knowledge of current theory and practice of proper pharmacy services.
Knowledge of clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions and ability to interpret clinical laboratory data.
Skill in preparing intravenous admixture solutions such as parenteral nutrition formulations and chemotherapeutic agents.
Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
Ability or organize and prioritize the day-to-day activities to be most efficient when assigned to specific patient care units.
Skill in problem assessment and resolution.
Ability to coordinate the work of others when tasked.
Knowledge of personnel practices such as monitoring attendance, evaluating & improving performance, and handling employee complaints.
Skill in managing teams.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Good critical thinking skills.
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties.
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable.

Nice To Haves

Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

Fills prescriptions in accordance with scope of professional license and ensures proper recordation of drug use including ordering, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances.
Prepares intravenous admixture solutions, ensuring compatibility and stability of various additives in these specially compounded solutions.
Organizes daily operations of assigned dispensing area and closely reviews work of pharmacy interns, technicians and perform the duties as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
Advises physicians and nurses about drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, instructions for drug administration, and the matters pertaining to the optimum use of medications. Resolves any issues pertaining to medication use, clarifying orders, and providing drug information between patient care areas and the Pharmacy Department.
Performs MUE (Medical Use Evaluations). Facilitates the safe, effective and economic use of drugs in a fiscally responsible manner.
Readily accepts challenges and performs assignments utilizing critical thinking skills.
Identifies and anticipates issues, takes responsibility for correcting it with a well-thought-out solution.
Participates in interviewing & hiring new employees, oversees the orientation & training of new & current employees, provides performance feedback periodically and maintains the documentation necessary to support decisions related to performance.
Willingly mentors colleagues, co-workers and students.
Reads e-mail daily on scheduled work days.
Follows-up on the reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions and assists with the quality improvement activities in the department.
Monitors, investigates and responds to customer feedback, modifying office systems as needed.