2-3 years of clinical practice post-residency/fellowship preferred.
Prior teaching or faculty experience preferred.
Professional license in state of practice required.
Board certification in pharmacy specialty required within the first 3 years.
Responsibilities
Assess pharmacotherapy and customize therapy for patients, communicating recommendations to medical staff.
Supervise and manage inpatient drug distribution and control systems.
Participate in quality assurance and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with The Joint Commission standards.
Develop and lead clinical pharmacy training programs for staff and residents.
Serve as a preceptor for PharmD students and residents, offering guidance and assessment on clinical rotations.
Participate in cross-departmental committees to enhance clinical pharmacy services.
Step in as lead in the absence of management, supporting staff as needed.
Benefits
Comprehensive educational opportunities and training for professional growth.
Participation in collaborative interdepartmental projects.
Involvement in research with medical and dental personnel.
Opportunity to supervise and mentor pharmacy students and residents.
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Under the general direction of the Director and Department Manager, provides advanced pharmaceutical care according to standards established by the Department of Clinical Pharmacy to all patients. Assists in the development and coordination of clinical pharmacy services and educational programs for the Department. Responsible for providing tools and educational opportunities to enhance services provided by all staff members. Participates on intra- and interdepartmental committees as assigned. 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. Participates in clinical research with medical, dental and other Health System staff.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Required
Experience
2-3 Years clinical practice post residency/fellowship - Preferred
Prior experience in teaching/faculty - Preferred
License & Certification
Professional License with State of Practice - Required
Board certification in a pharmacy specialty within the first 3 years of employment - Required
Core Job Functions
Assess pharmacotherapy and individualize therapy to specific patient needs and communicate therapeutic recommendations to the Medical Staff. Establish and clarify goals and objectives of therapy in collaboration with the physician for each problem being treated. Provide patient education and counseling and participate in discharge planning for the purpose of ensuring continuity of drug therapy.
Compounds any of the following as needed-inpatient unit dose medications, lotions, ointments, creams, small and large volume parenteral. Supervise all aspects of the inpatient drug distribution and control system.
Participate in quality assurance and quality management program activities. Participate in and provide direction to the organization's DUE program. Assure department compliance with The Joint Commission.
Develop and implement clinical pharmacy training programs for staff pharmacists, Residents and Nursing as needed. Provides supervision and instruction of PharmD students and Residents on clinical rotations as assigned. Attend and participate in Pharmacy Leadership meetings.
Attend and participate in Pharmacy Leadership meetings. May be in charge in the absence of the Director and/or managers. Assist staff when workload or schedule demands.
