Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

Prime Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

About The Position

The Pharmacist coordinates pharmacy department activities under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and clinical coordinator, if applicable, to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety. At least 50% of professional time is spent in direct patient care, which may include interdisciplinary rounding, patient counseling, and participation in patient care committees. Direct care includes observing and evaluating patients and medication-related needs; initiating, modifying, or discontinuing patient-specific pharmacotherapy; and monitoring and following up on pharmacotherapy in collaboration with other health professionals. The scope of care may include general medicine and surgery, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, emergency care, oncology, peri-operative care, geriatrics, and outpatient services.

Requirements

Current state Registered Pharmacist License.
Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
Completion of postgraduate clinical training (PGY-1) or more than 3 years of qualifying experience.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Postgraduate clinical training PGY-2.
Board certification in a Board of Pharmacy Specialties clinical specialty.
ACLS certification.
Experience in hospital pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

Coordinate pharmacy department activities under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and clinical coordinator, if applicable.
Provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients while ensuring patient safety.
Spend 50% or more of professional time in direct patient care, including interdisciplinary rounding, patient counseling, or participation in patient care committees.
Observe and evaluate patients and their medication-related needs.
Initiate, modify, or discontinue patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
Monitor and follow up on pharmacotherapy in collaboration with other health professionals.