Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience
1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience (preferred)
Completion of post-graduate residency in clinical pharmacy practice (preferred)
Professional license with the state of practice
Responsibilities
Dispense medications in accordance with established procedures and regulations
Perform clinical services to optimize drug therapy for excellent patient outcomes
Consult on non-formulary drug requests and provide patient counsel on discharge medications
Monitor inpatient medication profiles for potential drug interactions and ensure proper medication storage
Prepare and label solutions following policy guidelines and aseptic techniques
Supervise and mentor PharmD students and residents during clinical rotations
Participate in planning and evaluations of PharmD students and residents
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
Participation in interdisciplinary policy-development committees
Involvement in mentoring future pharmacists
Collaboration with various healthcare practitioners
Access to advanced clinical pharmacy practices and methodologies
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Manager of Inpatient Pharmacy Programs, provides pharmaceutical care according to standards established by the Department of Clinical Pharmacy to all patients. Documents the care provided to patients. Participates in policy-development committees as assigned (both intra-departmental and interdisciplinary committees). Serves as preceptor to pharmacy students and residents as assigned. Participates in the development of institution-wide drug use policy. Responsible for ensuring safe and efficient drug distribution and control system. Participates in supervision of technical staff. Maintains open communications and is available to component organizations and practitioner sites for consultation.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with 2 years hospital pharmacy experience- Required
Experience
1-2 Years Clinical Pharmacy - Preferred
Completion of post-graduate residency in clinical pharmacy practice - Preferred
License & Certification
Professional License with State of Practice - Required
Core Job Functions
Medications are dispensed according to established procedure and State/Federal regulations. Performs clinical services to optimize drug therapy. Clinical assessment decisions are made to include appropriate cost-effective therapy to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
Provides consultation/intervention on non-formulary drug requests. Patients are counseled regarding dosage therapy, side effects and interactions related to discharge medications. Provides in-service education to hospital personnel regarding new medications as needed
Inpatient medication profile is monitored for drug interactions, food/drug interactions, duplicate therapy, and other potential medication problems in drug therapy. Assures that central pharmacy, nursing stations and ancillary areas use appropriate methods for medication storage.
Solutions are prepared, labeled and available according to policy guidelines and physician orders. Assures that aseptic technique is followed during preparation.
Provides supervision and instruction of PhamrD students on clinical rotations as assigned. Precepts PharmD Residents as assigned providing supervision and mentorship. Participates in the planning and evaluations of PharmD students and Residents as needed.
