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 DescriptionJob Duties- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
- 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 staff as assigned (e.g., residents, interns, technicians, new pharmacists)
- Precepts student pharmacists as assigned. See Preceptor Development & Evaluation Program policy.
Minimum Qualifications- Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy or RPH (see below under experience)
- Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles required for medication dosing
- Monitor patients for response to medications
- Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adversedrug reactions in the electronic reporting system
- Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and proceduresdefined by the P & T Committee.
- Provide care that is appropriate to the chronological age, developmental age, social maturity,and cultural background of the patient
- RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania or
- RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of New Jersey
Preferred Qualifications- 1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred
- Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook skills
Additional Qualifications- Certification required based on primary work location.
Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub TypeRegular
Employee EntityAbington Memorial Hospital
Primary Location Address1200 Old York Road, Abington, 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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