Med Surg Clinical Float Pharmacist- Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The clinical pharmacist is responsible for demonstrating clinical and operational knowledge and expertise as it relates to assessment, treatment, and care of Internal Medicine patients at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The clinical pharmacist will be expected to implement and maintain clinical rounding services. The clinical pharmacist will also complete medication orders and target medication dosing consults for their designated teams. The clinical pharmacist will assist with orienting and training new employees, and will provide opportunities for the development, evaluation, and advancement of residents and students by serving as a preceptor. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required
Current, valid licensure with the North Carolina State Board of Pharmacy required
3 years clinical practice experience after obtaining a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or completion of ASHP residency required
Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have excellent presentation skills
Good computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to see and read physician orders, medication labels, etc.
Manual dexterity to use computer and typewriter
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and patients
Pharmacist - NC Board Of Pharmacy

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive patient medication order evaluation, check for problems with dosages, interactions, and incompatibilities
Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes as necessary
Assist with pharmacokinetics consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocols
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner set by medication safety pharmacist
Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
Works independently with minimal supervision; organizes and prioritizes work assignments, and ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner based on team responsibilities that are reflected by peer benchmarking and set by clinical services manager
Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel, and in person drug information requests when necessary
Attends and successfully completes orientation, education, and training programs; reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy
Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements
Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety
Is punctual and dependable; reports to work as scheduled; fulfills on-call obligations per prearranged schedule; absenteeism and tardiness are within policy guidelines
Develops working relationships with pharmacists, attending physicians, medical residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and other health care team members in the Cape Fear Valley system
Creates a sustainable rounding schedule to provide clinical pharmacy services to patients as part of the medical team
Perform work within specific time frames; adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule
Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background
Functions as a supervisor of residents, students, and co-workers
Maintains professional development requirements set by ASHP to be a qualified preceptor
Develops and implements quality improvement measures to improve patient care and staff efficiency
Precepts, evaluates, and serves as a mentor to pharmacy learners including PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents and PharmD students