Clinical Pharmacist - PRN
University Hospitals•Willoughby, OH
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, and fiscally responsible use of medications through the application of clinical knowledge, skills, and professional judgment. The pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmacy care, considering each patient's disease states and background. These activities occur in all areas of pharmacy practice throughout the enterprise. The Clinical Pharmacist is legally responsible for reviewing and approving activities related to dispensing patient-specific medications pursuant to a valid prescription or medication order from a practitioner as defined in ORC 4729, 4715, 4731, and/or 4741.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree.
- Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph.) in the State of Ohio.
- Licensed practitioner of a health sciences profession in the State of Ohio.
- Effective communication skills.
- Proficiency with computers, office equipment, and automated compounding systems.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the practice area, with emphasis on computerized unit dose, sterile products, and patient-focused clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- Verify medication orders accurately.
- Dispense medications accurately.
- Minimize order turnaround time.
- Monitor medications and document monitoring.
- Document clinical activities.
- Document and perform medication reconciliation.
- Control inventory and adhere to Hospital Formulary policies.
- Follow local and system policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.
- Follow requirements for safely and securely maintaining patients' Protected Health Information (PHI), including applicable training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.
