Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist-Pharmacy*Shift Varies Job Wyoming area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Position: Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist-Pharmacy*Shift Varies 40hrs/wk

General Summary

The decentralized clinical pharmacist (DCP) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Pharmacy (primarily from decentralized locations throughout the hospital), under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy Services and the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator. DCPs provide consultation to physicians, nursing staff, and patients regarding the safe, and effective use of medications in all patient populations to promote positive outcomes. Pharmacists supervise the distribution, disposition, security, preparation, and procurement of medications, provide education, and participate in pharmacy clinical services.

Additionally, DCPs, supervise, and direct the efforts of support personnel. DCPs participate in quality initiatives involving optimal medication delivery and use. DCPs have the added role of representing the Department of Pharmacy Services outside of the main pharmacy, being present in patient care areas and providing face-to-face services for Metro’s patients, physician, nurses and other staff.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy (minimum) – and/or – Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of Pharmacy (preferred)

State of Michigan (or reciprocal state) Pharmacist licensure - current / eligible

State of Michigan Controlled Substance license. – current / eligible

Preferred

BPS certification (e.g BCPS, etc.)
Significant institutional pharmacy experience
Significant clinical pharmacy experience
Completion of an institutional residency
Other certifications (e.g. BCLS, ACLS, etc.)
Extensive knowledge of HFAP standards

Demonstrates sound professional judgment.

Knowledgeable of software applications related to the job including:

word processing software (e.g. Word) - preferred
spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel) - preferred
presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint) - preferred
hospital clinical application(s)
internet browser
Information network or infrastructure security
Governmental reporting systems (MAPS, Med Watch, Vaccine Watch)

Knowledgeable of equipment related to the job including:

Copier
Fax
Telephone
Computer
PDA
Scanner
Automated dispensing equipment
Barcode enabled devices
Robotics

Critical Abilities

provide effective leadership
handle frequent interruptions
handle multiple projects or requests
respond to emergency requests
work with the team
make critical decisions
work independently with minimal direct supervision
solve problems
set priorities
perform work within specified times
perform work accurately with an attention to detail
exercise sound judgment

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

I. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, protocols, directives, or pharmacy operation standards.

Participates in development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services.

Participates in the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes, policy and procedures, and critical pathways as approved by appropriate committees.

Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose

Participates in pharmacokinetic (TDM
- Therapeutic Dose Monitoring service) consults, renal drug intervention screening, IV to oral conversions, patient care rounds, and other patient-specific consults or interventions as assigned

Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic substitution protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.

Participates in the pharmacy's pharmacoeconomic efforts. Reviews the use of targeted medications for compliance with current pharmacoeconomic programs.

Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.

The following are daily distributive pharmacist functions.

Receives, interprets, clarifies (if necessary), and institutes action on all medication orders and outpatient prescriptions.
Completes a profile review concurrently while verifying physician orders focusing…


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