Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem - Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Job Overview

The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility. They identify, prevent, and resolve drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistently with the values of Jefferson.
• Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies.
• Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH.
• Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services.
• Trains staff as assigned (e.g., residents, interns, technicians, new pharmacists).
• Precepts student pharmacists as assigned; see Preceptor Development & Evaluation Program policy.

• Doctoral degree – Doctor of Pharmacy or RPH.
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles required for medication dosing.
• Monitor patients for response to medications.
• Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adverse drug reactions in the electronic reporting system.
• Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee.
• Provide care appropriate to chronological, developmental, social, and cultural background of the patient.

• 1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred.
• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook skills.

• Certification required based on primary work location.

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Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits.