Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required.
One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Current, active pharmacy licensure for the appropriate state required.
BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred.
Basic computer literacy and communication skills required.
Advanced computer order entry literacy preferred.
Cognitive ability to interpret medication orders and reference materials required.
Responsibilities
Manage medication orders with age-specific considerations for safety.
Participate in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes.
Effectively manage pharmacy practice.
Supervise and direct healthcare team members.
Process and prepare sterile products for dispensing.
Contribute to departmental goals and report cards.
Provide drug information and education.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Participation in inter and intra-departmental committees.
Access to automation for maximizing safety and efficiency.
Full Job Description
Overview
Job Summary Provides age-specific pharmaceutical care and basic clinical services for assigned patient care areas. Contributes to goals, programs, QA, PI and other activities for their unit/department/hospital. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities
Manages medication orders including age-specific considerations to ensure medication safety (i.e. processing, preparation and dispensing).
Participates in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes.
Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
Supervises and directs healthcare team members.
Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for unit/department/hospital.
Provides drug information.
Provides education.
Participates actively on inter and intra-departmental committees.
Maximizes safety and efficiency through appropriate use of automation.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
Education
See Licensure
Minimum Required
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
BLS and/or ACLS certification, advanced post-graduate training or equivalent clinical experience.
Special Skills
Computer literacy, interpersonal skills, general clinical awareness.
Minimum Required
Basic computer literacy and communication skills. Cognitive ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials; accuracy and attention to detail required.
Preferred/Desired
Advanced computer order entry literacy, Microsoft Office applications, clinical experience. High-level cognitive ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials.
Licensure
Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure for appropriate state or eligibility for licensure. Must acquire licensure within 120 days of hire date.
