Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist-Med/Surg

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providingpharmacy relatedservices in a hospital or retail setting.In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pharmacy Services duties:Deliverspharmaceuticals. Includes professionals who are trained and sometimes licensed to dispense medicine/controlled substances.A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of otherlower levelprofessionals or manage processes and programs.The majority oftime is spent overseeing the design,implementationor delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typicallyacquiredthrough advanced education.An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of jobareatypically obtained through advanced education and work experience.Works independently with generalsupervision,problems faced are difficult but typically notcomplex, andmay influence others within the job area through explanation of facts,policiesand practices.

Job Overview

Clinical pharmacists (CP) work closely with other health practitioners to meet the various needs of our patients by reviewing and approving medication orders,monitoringdrug therapies, and providing drug information.This position improves the health of patients by providing pharmaceutical care to individual patients and by serving as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. Provides leadership byfacilitatingthe development, implementation, and maintenance of hospital and departmental systems that promote desirable patient outcomes.Educates students, interns, residents, nurses andpatientsand theyparticipatein drug therapy research. Supervises and directs support personnel.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.

2. Pharmacist License.

3. One (1) year of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

2. Four (4) years of related experience Clinical pharmacyexpertisewith direct patient care experiencerequired, either through residency training or prior job experience.

3. Experience in drugutilizationreview and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Directs and coordinates the clinical activities of the assigned pharmacy service area. Responsible for preparing,compoundingand dispensing medications to patients in accordancewithinstate, federal laws.

2. Reviews and accurately interprets physician's orders checking for appropriateness of orders as toindication, clarity, accuracy of dose, drug allergy, potential druginteractionsand duplication (two or more drugs with the same therapeutic action).

3. Contacts and confers with physicians if there are any questions or irregularitiesregardingmedication orders.Interventions withoutcomeare routinely in the Meditech Clinical Intervention routine.

4. Ensures that medication is accurately prepared and labeled with all necessary andappropriate information. Supervises support staff (when applicable) during an assigned shift. Ensures the pharmacy isoperatedwithin the limits of State and Federal regulations.

5. Providesaccurate,appropriateandtimelydrug informationutilizingknowledge of pharmacology, referencebooksand scientific literature.

6. May conduct medication history interviews, reconcile patients' medicationtherapiesand provide drug information to patients and their families.

7. Accuratelyanticipatescontrolled drug needs of each patient care area based on completed Controlled Drug Disposition Record.

8. Completes medication station inspections are completed bydesignatedPharmacy Assistants (or in the absence of a Pharmacy Assistant by the Pharmacist).

9.Participatesin medication education by discussing medications with the patient and appropriatelydocumenting inthe patient's progress notes.Understandsandparticipatesin the Medication Use Evaluation.

10. Must be able to perform order entry andutilizeall Registered Pharmacist functions of the Pharmacy computer system accurately and efficiently.All necessary information is entered including drug allergy information, information for pharmacists andnursesand information necessary foraccuratecharging.

11.Participatesin multidisciplinary team meetings, review discharge medication lists from skilled nursing facilities and inpatient hospitalizations, improve medication reconciliation process, and provide medication optimization consults for patients.

12. May conduct home visits for the identified patient population to review medications, help the patient understand how to take medications as prescribed and provide education such as inhaler teaching tooptimizemedication therapies.

13.Participatesin Pharmacy Quality Programs that relate to: People; Clinical excellence; Operational excellence; Financial performance and growth; Safety and quality; and Research.

14. Collaborates with other pharmacists to provide operational support.This includes weekend, holiday, evening,nightand on-call coverage as described in departmental policies and procedures.

15. Provides continuing education for the clinical staff (e.g., pharmacists, physicians, nurses), serves aspreceptorfor pharmacystudent, interns, and residents.

16. Mayparticipatein the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, and clinical pathways.

17. Mayparticipatein the development of departmental drug-specific and population-specific initiatives.

Physical Requirements:

1. Frequent standing & walking, and lifting of 5-10 lbs.

2. May required lifting and carrying light loads, including boxes, equipment, and stooping or kneeling

3. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation tooperateprescription medications and computer keyboard.

4. Requires ability to see medications, computerscreen, and reports.

Skills & Abilities:

1.Demonstratesknowledge of Pharmacy Laws,regulationsand professional standards by keepingappropriate records(i.e., accuratelymaintainsthe Pharmacy Department perpetual inventory for controlled drugs).

2. Superior verbal and written presentation skills.

3. Superior communication skills, including developing and giving presentations, both 1-1 and group.

4. Knowledge of integrated health networks.

5. Knowledge of health plan drug formularies.

6. Project and resource management skills.

7. Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

8. Ability to understandimportanceof and respect for the confidentiality of all patient informationin accordance withapplicable standards and regulations.

9. Knowledge of clinical best practices and standards foroptimizingmedication use.

10.Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications, including Access, Excel,PowerPointand Word.

11. Ability to work with all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and life experiences.

12. A robust understanding of chronic health condition management and population management.

13. Motivational Interviewingproficiency.

14. Ability to prioritize and resolve critical issues efficiently and effectively.

15. Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.

16.Very strongworking knowledge andproficiencywith technology and business software (Microsoft Office).

17. Experience with Electronic Medical Records.

18. Willingness and ability to learn andutilizenew technologyand procedures that will continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.

19. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.