Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Current and active pharmacy licensure for appropriate state
One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred
BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred
Computer literacy and interpersonal skills required
Responsibilities
Manage medication orders with a focus on age-specific safety
Participate in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes
Effectively manage pharmacy practice and operations
Supervise healthcare team members
Prepare and process sterile products for dispensing
Contribute to departmental goals and performance metrics
Provide drug information and education
Benefits
Opportunity to participate in inter and intra-departmental committees
Engage in quality assurance and process improvement activities
Involvement in program development for patient care areas
Use of automation to enhance safety and efficiency
Supportive team environment focused on communication skills
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
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Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
One year of hospital pharmacy experience.
Education
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.
