Job DetailsThe Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist identifies, prevents, and resolves drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.
Job DescriptionEssential Functions - Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
- Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies
- Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH
- Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services
- Trains pharmacy technicians, residents, students, interns and new pharmacists as assigned.
- Precepts student pharmacists AND residents as assigned.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): - Knowledge of and ability to apply pharmacokinetic principles for monitoring and dosing medications
- Monitor patient response to medications and provide recommendations on management if appropriate
- Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adverse drug reactions in the electronic event reporting system
- Provide quality patient care in accordance with standards of practice, demonstrating high level expertise, competency, knowledge and skills
- Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee.
- Provide evidence-based recommendations to support patient care
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy AND Experience: - Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Specialty Residency; OR Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency PLUS 2 years of relevant experience; OR Completion of no residency PLUS 5 years of relevant experience
Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: - Pharmacist License in the State of Pennsylvania
Work ShiftRotating (United States of America)
Worker Sub TypeRegular
Employee EntityThomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.
Primary Location Address100 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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