Staff Clinical Pharmacist, PT Days
About The Position
The Staff Clinical Pharmacist integrates patient-centered pharmaceutical care with traditional distributive and drug-control activities. The pharmacist provides consultative and clinical services, including vancomycin and aminoglycoside antibiotic dosing, initial warfarin dosing, renal dosing, and IV-to-PO conversions. The role requires strong clinical and communication skills to provide drug information to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers, and to advise the patient's medical team on drug interactions, contraindications, and other information needed to ensure appropriate medication therapy. The pharmacist must practice within the guidelines of Georgia State Pharmacy Law. The position is based at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and is scheduled for 20 hours per week on the day shift. Responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications, monitoring medication regimens, participating in patient-care activities and rounds, educating patients and staff, and supervising and guiding personnel in the assigned area.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Registered Pharmacist license.
- Strong order-entry and computer skills.
- Good oral communication skills.
- Ability to think and act independently as required by the situation.
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals to ensure a good patient experience.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college of pharmacy.
- Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience.
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification.
Responsibilities
- Prepare IV admixtures, compound and repackage a wide variety of pharmaceuticals.
- Enter and verify orders in the pharmacy computer system and dispense medications properly.
- Follow patients for antibiotic and anticoagulant dosing.
- Participate in daily rounds.
- Work with other healthcare providers to support patient education about new medications and their side effects.
- Assist with medication reconciliation and discharge counseling.
- Evaluate and monitor drug regimens for appropriateness.
- Interpret physicians' orders and screen them for interactions.
- Provide patient and nursing education when requested.
- Review medication profiles to maintain accuracy and optimize medication therapy.
- Perform all duties of a Pharmaceutical Care Pharmacist.
- Provide supervision and guidance to personnel working in the assigned area.
- Demonstrate skill and competency in patient assessment.
- Perform other duties as assigned and comply with Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
