Pharmacist, Healthcare

Overview

The clinical staff pharmacist shall be responsible for preparing and dispensing medications and pharmaceutical supplies to inpatients and outpatients of all ages upon receiving medication orders from providers. In addition, the clinical staff pharmacist shall supply medication information and other clinical services to patients and other health care providers.

• Has working knowledge of all State and Federal laws and regulations affecting the practice of pharmacy.
• Reviews, interprets, clarifies and processes all medication orders to ensure safety for patients of all ages using patient profiles and available clinical data.
• Ensures a safe and appropriate medication use process through reporting and communication with other health care providers.
• Monitors work flow to ensure all daily distributive and clinical functions are accomplished and supervises technical staff to assure distribution tasks are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in the efficient and economical use of medications, supplies, and resources. Promotes rational and economic medication use.
• Performs monthly unit inspections and consults with and advises nursing staff on proper storage and handling of medications including code carts, floor stock, and controlled substances as assigned.
• Provides medication information and educational programs to patients and health care staff, and participates on committees/teams as requested.
• Monitors the medication use process on a routine basis and reports inconsistencies to improve mediation safety within the hospital.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Provides immediate, direct supervision, as defined by pharmacy leadership, to unlicensed pharmacy students and interns.
• Maintains professional performance and behavior. Positively contributes to patient and employee satisfaction.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Pharm.

D. or B.S. Degree required. Residency or hospital experience (3-5 years) preferred. Must be currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Alabama. License eligible pharmacists (ie Pharmacist Graduate Externs or Pharmacists licensed in other states) are acceptable provided they take and pass the pharmacist licensing exams required by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy within 3 months of employment.

Participation in professional organizations is strongly encouraged. Must be able to operate computer, calculator, telephone, and other pharmaceutical equipment. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.