Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required.
Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure in the appropriate state.
Basic computer literacy and communication skills required.
One year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
BLS and/or ACLS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage medication orders with focus on age-specific safety.
Participate in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes.
Supervise and direct healthcare team members.
Process and prepare sterile products for dispensing.
Provide drug information and patient education.
Contribute to departmental goals and performance initiatives.
Maximize safety and efficiency through appropriate use of automation.
Benefits
Opportunities for advancement within the hospital.
Participation in inter-departmental committees.
Engagement in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
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.
