Pharmacist - Clinical Pharmacy

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

1d•$57 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist works under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and clinical coordinator, if applicable, coordinating pharmacy department activities to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety. At least 50% of professional time is spent on direct patient care, including interdisciplinary rounding, patient counseling, and participation in patient care committees. Direct care includes observing and evaluating patients and their 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/Surgical, Intensive Care Services, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Care, Oncology, Peri-operative, 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 required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate pharmacy department activities to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care and ensure patient safety.
Spend 50% or more of professional time on direct patient care, including interdisciplinary rounding, patient counseling, or participation in patient care committees.
Directly observe and evaluate patients and their medication-related needs.
Initiate, modify, or discontinue patient-specific pharmacotherapy.
Provide ongoing pharmacotherapeutic monitoring and follow-up in collaboration with other health professionals.