O/P Pharmacist, Clinical (Registered) - PRN

Firelands Health Careers•Sandusky, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist assists the Department Director in providing specialized pharmaceutical services. This includes advising physicians on drug usage and control within assigned hospital locations, and participating in the development and delivery of clinical services and continuing education programs for Pharmacy, Patient Care Services, Medical staff, and students/residents. The role involves preparing and dispensing drug orders, interpreting and transcribing drug orders, compounding and dispensing pharmaceuticals, and ensuring safe, appropriate, and cost-effective drug therapies. The pharmacist will work independently with minimal supervision, organize and prioritize work, and ensure timely pharmacy services. They will also be involved in medication history evaluation, individualizing medication regimens, participating in patient safety and quality committees, and potentially conducting research.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree or Pharm.D.
Currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio.
Hospital/clinical pharmacy practice experience required.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to work cooperatively with pharmacy staff, hospital staff, and physicians.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Ability to set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
Ability to be mobile.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Ability to comply with OSHA regulations, USP 797/800 standards, CDC standards, and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.

Nice To Haves

Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.

Responsibilities

Provide specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes, including advising physicians on drug therapy, toxicity, side effects, and appropriate medications and doses.
Coordinate the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians in the preparation, labeling, and delivery of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding drug dispensing and controlled substances.
Mentor pharmacists in training, including Pharmacy Practice Students and Residents, and Medical Students and Residents.
Maintain liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff, providing information on pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage, compatibility, and regulations.
Conduct and evaluate medication histories, assess compliance, and suggest modifications to achieve desired outcomes.
Individualize medication regimens based on pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles.
Establish and improve the delivery of Pharmaceutical Care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assist others in the department.
Serve on hospital patient safety and quality committees.
Conduct and participate in research programs impacting care delivery or pharmacoeconomics.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.
Prepare and dispense drug orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Interpret drug orders (verbal and written) and transcribe to computerized patient medication profiles accurately.
Maintain accurate, complete pharmacy patient medication profiles.
Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
Ensure safe, appropriate, cost-effective drug therapies for patients.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Organize and prioritize work assignments.
Ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
Foster a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.
Comply with OSHA regulations, USP 797/800 standards, CDC standards, and transmission-based precaution recommendations.
Utilize proper personal protective equipment.
Comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.