Clinical Staff Pharmacist 1.0 Evening

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist provides generalized pharmacotherapy services to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient populations. The position prepares or supervises the preparation of routine pharmaceutical items and compounded sterile and non-sterile preparations, as well as maintains item inventories. This position communicates and collaborates with physicians, Clinical Pharmacy Specialists and patients, to provide clinical consultation, monitor drug therapy, and offer cost-effective alternatives, as appropriate. The position is also responsible for maintaining appropriate records, and participates in maintaining the department formulary. In the absence of the Manager Pharmacy, this position supervises department operations and maintains as assigned. This position supervises support personnel. Evening shift and every 3rd weekend. WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
Registered Pharmacist (RPh) - State Licensing Board
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

Doctorate Pharmacy
1 year Hospital Pharmacy

Responsibilities

Assist purchasing technician in maintaining adequate stock levels of all medications and supplies using the established inventory control procedures.
Communicate and demonstrate the purpose and content of the Formulary system.
Consult with and advise other Healthcare professionals and patients on matters pertaining to selection, procurement, distribution, and safe and appropriate use of medications.
Review prescriptions and medication orders, check for appropriateness and provide information needed to properly and safely administer the medication.
Determine whether extemporaneously prescribed sterile and non-sterile products, not commercially available, should be formulated.
Maintain records such as pharmacy files, inventories, controlled substance records, and registries; ensure records are maintained accurately and in compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
Manage the disposition of controlled substances and other dangerous drugs in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose.
Provide clinical pharmacy services as outlined in approved hospital policies, including but not limited to, pharmacokinetic consults, renal dosing, parenteral nutrition management, anticoagulation management, neonatal/pediatric/geriatric dosing management, route optimization, antimicrobial stewardship, and reviewing medications at transitions of care.
Participate in scheduled in-services, educational presentations, computer based training, and staff meetings in ensure ongoing understanding of and adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements and organizational policies and practices.