Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient (7 on/7off)

The University of Kansas Health System

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
  • Licensed Pharmacist in the state of practice
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification as needed
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification as necessary
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred
  • Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Participate in performance improvement to enhance pharmaceutical care
  • Join multidisciplinary teams in patient care rounds
  • Support department staffing needs by flexing to other areas
  • Process medication orders swiftly and accurately
  • Conduct patient-specific medication profile reviews
  • Report medication incidents in Patient Safety Net (PSN)
  • Conduct medication reconciliation during patient transitions
  • Deliver educational presentations for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff
  • Precept pharmacy residents and students during rotations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to participate in residency programs
  • Educational growth through in-service presentations
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Involvement in patient care rounds
  • Mentorship opportunities for students and interns
Full Job Description
Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient (7 on/7off) Olathe Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients. This consists of ensuring drug therapy that results in safe, effective, and cost conscious use of pharmaceuticals. Must demonstrate excellent interdisciplinary communication and exhibit strong educational and precepting abilities. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions • Actively participates in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts to strengthen existing systems, processes, policies and procedures by introducing new ideas that lead to improved pharmaceutical care in clinical areas and in the pharmacy department as a whole. • Actively participates on the multidisciplinary team by consistently attending patient care rounds and providing patient – focused pharmaceutical care by assessing and monitoring drug therapy to ensure safe and cost – conscious treatment regimens. • Actively supports department staffing needs by flexing to other areas or alternative scheduling in order to assist in coverage of supplemental shifts when primary team is in need. • Assures timely medication order processing by participating in order entry, order verification and reviewing medication orders for timely resolution of problem orders. • Completes patient-specific medication profile reviews resulting in execution of protocol based drug therapy including, but not limited to pharmacokinetic dosing and IV to PO conversions with appropriate documentation. Adjusts doses as appropriate for patient specific parameters such as renal or hepatic dysfunction. • Continually reports medication incidents and adverse drug reactions in Patient Safety Net (PSN) and participates in medication incident review, peer review, or other activities to establish safe medication systems. • Participates in medication reconciliation at the time of admission, transfer, and/or discharge and provides patient education when appropriate. • Shares pharmaceutical expertise by coordinating and providing educational presentations or in-services for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff. • Supports pharmacy residency programs, clerkship students and interns by precepting organized rotations, providing timely and constructive feedback, participating in training and orientation, providing mentorship, and collaborating on presentations and projects. • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. Required Education and Experience • Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university. Preferred Education and Experience • Completion of an accredited pharmacy post graduate training program (PGY-1 and/or PGY-2 residency program). Required Licensure and Certification • Licensed Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy in state of primary practice site. • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) certification as necessary. • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification as necessary. • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Preferred Licensure and Certification • Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties certification in chosen area of specialty. Time Type: Full time Job Requisition ID: R-55020

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