Clinical Pharmacist

Covenant Health•Nashua, NH

21d

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist performs the functions of a licensed pharmacist in preparing and providing medication distribution and drug information throughout the hospital and to the primary care team, under the general direction of the Director of Pharmacy. The role supports safe and efficient medication therapy, evaluates medication orders and patient treatment, provides clinical recommendations, and works with care teams across hospital and ambulatory settings. It includes centralized and decentralized pharmacy duties, medication dispensing and compounding, technician supervision, student precepting, and participation in departmental and organizational improvement and training activities.

Requirements

Current New Hampshire license to practice Pharmacy from the New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy.
Ability to observe aseptic techniques when handling sterile products and equipment and to maintain a stringently clean work area.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the demographics and specific needs of the hospital's patient population and adapt care accordingly.
Ability to work independently toward general results, plan and perform varied duties, and use judgment to modify or adapt procedures to different conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively through spoken and written communication and to receive and interpret detailed oral and written information.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and other hospital departments, and develop relationships with patients, employees, regulatory agencies, vendors, and the public.
Ability to extend hands and arms in any direction; perform fine finger work such as picking, pinching, and typing; and apply pressure to objects with fingers and palm.
Ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand for sustained periods and move about on foot to accomplish tasks.
Visual acuity sufficient for preparing and analyzing data and figures, operating a computer terminal, extensive reading, and operating or inspecting machines and using measurement devices at close range.
Ability to endure heavy workloads or excessive stress, handle frequent interruptions, and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Bachelor’s degree from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education-accredited college of pharmacy strongly preferred.
Ability to perform all essential functions with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

Nice To Haves

Pharm.D. preferred.
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) preferred.
One to three years of clinical pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
Residency training or two years of direct patient care experience preferred.
Experience working on a multidisciplinary team or within a clinical specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and efficient medication therapy to patients.
Monitor medication administration and verify medication orders for dosing, interactions, compatibility, allergies, contraindications, and overall appropriateness.
Conduct daily clinical chart reviews for assigned shifts, assess therapy and high-risk medication use, intervene as needed, and document appropriately.
Create targeted interventions to reduce readmission risk, optimize therapy, and improve medication safety.
Provide updated drug information and cost-effective, optimized treatment recommendations to providers and staff.
Follow medical staff clinical guidelines and evaluate patient history when making clinical decisions.
Consult with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and registered dieticians.
Work in centralized and decentralized roles, including the pharmacy, oncology department, ambulatory care practices, emergency department, intensive care unit, and other applicable areas.
Counsel patients on new and modified medications when they are discharged from the institution.
Dispense medications to automated dispensing cabinets and nursing units in accordance with New Hampshire state and federal laws and regulations and with patient safety in mind.
Compound medications in accordance with New Hampshire state and federal laws and regulations.
Verify technician preparation of compounded medication products for accuracy, sterility, and stability.
Supervise Pharmacy Technicians.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
Participate in departmental performance improvement projects and departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.
Attend and participate in relevant hospital in-service programs, committees, required events, pharmacy training programs, and staff meetings.
Use hospital equipment and reference materials carefully; perform routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of equipment; and keep work areas clean and organized.
Perform additional tasks as directed by the Director of Pharmacy.
Report to work as scheduled or communicate deviations to the Director of Pharmacy and Employee Health, if applicable.
Follow personal appearance, safety, security, infection control, risk management, health-system, departmental, and applicable legal requirements.
Work cooperatively with staff, communicate concerns and suggestions appropriately, and maintain positive working relationships across departments.
Present clinical findings to multidisciplinary teams and make evidence-based, patient-centered recommendations.
Accept constructive feedback and take appropriate corrective action.