Pharmacist - Clinical Inpatient Pharmacy

Description: JOB DETAILS

Shift(s): Days/Evenings/Overnights

Responsible for interpretation of physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, informing them of any errors, omissions, or discrepancies and, based on an evaluation of the patient's condition, suggests appropriate or alternate drug therapy to the physician Responsible for maintaining accurate and proper patient medication profiles, monitoring to insure the proper choice of drug, dosage form, strength, length of therapy and interaction potential of the prescribed drug Monitors patient reactions to drug therapy Serves as information resource person to medical personnel Responsible for counseling of patients about their prescriptions Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of, and conforming to legal requirements, department policies and procedures concerning the distribution of drugs, as well as good working knowledge of recent developments in the field of pharmacy Assumes "charge pharmacist" responsibilities as required, for the coordination of pharmacists and supportive personnel, assigning work and delegating tasks and responsibilities, and for handling problems that arise during the absence or unavailability of the manager Responsible for conducting in-service education lectures for medical staff, nurses, pharmacists, students, and other health care personnel regarding drugs, procedures, and policies Supports and assists the pharmacist supervisors, managers and directors to integrate departmental and organizational goals into department's activities Provide continuous, patient specific assessment of the pharmacotherapy needs of a patient population, making real time interventions with the medical staff and nursing staff to facilitate optimal drug therapy and facilitate the provision of other pharmacy services Be able to critically evaluate and interpret medical information when providing specific information to physicians Assists in supervising and training pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns and support staff May precept Fellows, Residents or PharmD student rotations Performs related work as required

Must be a self-starter, able to work under pressure and be flexible in setting priorities Ability to do accurate, detailed analysis of complex information and issues is essential Possess extremely strong customer service skills Effectively interacts with team members and other departments Adaptable to changing priorities, tasks, and work schedules to meet customer service standards and needs

Employee Status: Regular