Provides age-specific pharmaceutical care and basic clinical services for
assigned patient care areas. Contributes to goals, programs, QA, PI and other
activities for their unit/department/hospital. Performs other duties as
assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure for appropriate state or
eligibility for licensure. Must acquire licensure within 120 days of hire
date.
PHARMACIST-FOR APPROPRIATE STATE
Basic computer literacy and communication skills. Cognitive ability to
interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials;
accuracy and attention to detail required.
Nice To Haves
One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
BLS and/or ACLS certification, advanced post-graduate training or equivalent
clinical experience.
Advanced computer order entry literacy, Microsoft Office applications,
clinical experience. High-level cognitive ability to interpret and understand
written medication orders and reference materials.
Responsibilities
Manages medication orders including age-specific considerations to ensure
medication safety (i.e. processing, preparation and dispensing).
Participates in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes.
Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
Supervises and directs healthcare team members.
Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for unit/department/hospital.
Provides drug information.
Provides education.
Participates actively on inter and intra-departmental committees.
Maximizes safety and efficiency through appropriate use of automation.