Clinical Pharmacist

General Summary of Position

Provides pharmaceutical care to assigned patients under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager. Evaluates and interprets physician orders and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with established operational procedures, professional standards of practice, and state, district, and Federal laws.

• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and thoroughness. Resolves discrepancies through communication with the physician, clinical pharmacist, or nursing staff and dispenses medication.
• Assesses feasibility of compounds or verifies the compounding of extemporaneous products. Recommends alternative products when appropriate.
• Prepares IV admixtures and compounds sterile products, including but not limited to: large volume parenteral mini-bags, TPN solutions, and hazardous agents such as cytotoxic drugs.
• Independently responds to non-evaluative drug information requests.
• Monitors and takes appropriate action to ensure optimum patient drug therapy, drug selection, and minimal adverse drug reactions under the supervision of a more senior clinical pharmacist/manager.
• Reviews patient profiles to determine contraindications with the prescription. Screens drugs/dosages to assure appropriateness based on therapeutic intent and the patient’s physiological functions. Participates in monitoring drug therapy under the supervision of a clinical-level pharmacist or higher in decentralized settings.
• Dispenses controlled substances and maintains perpetual inventory of controlled substances, ensuring legal requirements and departmental policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Provides technical supervision of support personnel. Oversees workflow and attendance to assure efficient operations. Verifies technicians’ accuracy in the preparation and packaging of medications.
• Enters and verifies computer entries and data for drug orders. In decentralized settings may instruct patients/families on the safe use of medications and counsel them on potential adverse effects.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading literature, attending related seminars and conferences, and completing continuing education credits as required by the department.
• Participates in departmental and hospital education programs such as journal club, grand rounds, professional organizations, and other education programs.
• Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and Med Star SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

• Doctoral degree in Pharmacy required or an equivalent Pharmacy degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy required.

• 1‑2 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting required; PGY‑1 preferred.

• RPH – Registered Pharmacist Licensure in the state of practice upon hire required.
• Board certification upon hire preferred.

• PROBLEM SOLVING:
  Requires a relatively high level of problem‑solving to find solutions to difficult human, technical, clinical, or administrative problems.
• INTERNAL CONTACTS:
  Ensures effective advising or counseling of others to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or actions.
• INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
  Often requires analysis of problems and development of solutions, including determining appropriate methods and task sequences.
• Verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills preferred.

USD $ – USD $ / Yr.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care