Hospitalist/Surgery Clinical Pharmacy Generalist Job Evansdale West Virginia USA,Healthcare

Location: Evansdale

Hospitalist/Surgery Clinical Pharmacy Generalist

United States, West Virginia, Morgantown

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care at assigned locations through involvement in direct patient care, operational, and educational activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided: WV:
Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date

Preferred Qualifications

Pharm.

D. from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy

Experience

Candidates should have experience in at least ONE of the following areas:

Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field
Completion of a PGY-1 Residency
Three years of relevant pharmacist experience

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Reviews each order to verify and confirm accuracy and appropriateness.

Dispenses medications from the provider's order.

Ensures that policies and procedures related to drug distribution are followed.

Responsible for drug use control in assigned service areas.

Identifies problems related to aspects of drug use control and offers constructive ideas for resolution.

Assumes responsibility for and makes decisions related to the provision of pharmaceutical services in assigned service area.

Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors.

Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.

Evaluates compliance with established medication safety procedures.

Offers suggestions to improve medication safety based on best practice (i.e., ISMP).

Routinely documents medication errors, unsafe conditions, or near misses.

Promotes an environment with a constant focus on medication safety.

Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.

Ensures that necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.

Supervises technicians in drug preparation and distribution duties.

Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.

Participates in the orientation and education of pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and/or new department employees.

Participates in educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals at West Virginia University Hospitals.

Participates in planning and implementing changes in the pharmacy and improves productivity through participation in staff meetings and projects.

Routinely completes and submits written assignments in a timely manner, continuing education documentation, and other items as assigned.

Successfully completes annual clinical competency evaluations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Walk and stand for long periods of time

Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push 50 pounds

Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

Time management skills.

Verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Teamwork skills.

Additional

Job Description

This full time Clinical Pharmacy Generalist position is typically non-rounding and will cover adult hospitalist and surgical services. Scheduling is primarily day shift with weekend, holiday, and night shift grid coverage responsibilities. The clinical duties of this position include, but are not limited to, order verification, patient profile review, medication management, pharmacokinetic consultation, and other pharmacist-managed protocols. In addition, non-clinical expectations will include student precepting and participation in the adult Code Blue response team.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University…


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