Retail Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacy, UofL Hospital

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients and members of the healthcare team to support optimal medication therapy outcomes. The role includes medication order evaluation and verification, drug distribution, sterile and extemporaneous compounding, technical supervision, and clinical services. The pharmacist collaborates with patients, prescribers, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to improve medication use and supports hospital objectives. The position provides pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The pharmacist also supports clinical and operational pharmacy services, including formulary management, medication procurement, drug information, inventory oversight, staff training and supervision, and participation in scholarly activities and committees. Other duties include supporting investigational drug studies, maintaining policy and regulatory compliance, and covering assigned shifts as departmental needs require.

Requirements

Graduation from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
Licensed or license eligible as a pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Current Basic Life Support certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as determined by pharmacy leadership.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals across clinical disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency or three years of relevant work experience.
Current Board of Pharmacy Specialties® certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients.
Review medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and efficacy; clarify orders with prescribers and update orders as needed.
Document pharmacy interventions and clinical consultations in the electronic medical record and clinical decision support system.
Monitor drug therapy, including dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic duplication, and interactions.
Provide pharmacokinetic consultations and other dosing recommendations.
Prevent, detect, monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
Participate in medication management during medical emergencies.
Perform admission medication histories and discharge medication reviews or counseling.
Provide operational support to Clinical Pharmacists and Clinical Pharmacy Specialists as needed.
Respond to drug information requests and optimize therapy using evidence-based literature.
Promote rational, cost-effective drug therapy and participate in formulary management.
Assist with medication procurement and verification of patients’ home medication supplies when applicable.
Facilitate clinical and operational initiatives; recommend and evaluate drug inventory par levels.
Develop formulary monographs or medication use evaluations as assigned.
Mentor pharmacy technicians, students, and residents; guide and supervise certified pharmacy technicians.
Precept pharmacy students and residents as applicable.
Participate in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and poster presentations.
Execute hospital and pharmacy policies and procedures; investigate automated dispensing cabinet issues and use medication carousels to resolve distribution issues.
Complete sterile and extemporaneous compounding training, including hazardous medications, and maintain competency.
Cover assigned shifts and facilitate investigational drug studies as required.
Assist with policy and procedure development, participate in committees, attend staff meetings, and maintain effective collaborative relationships.
Maintain compliance with company policies, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.