What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist Inpatient - PPMC position at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System?
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
DISPENSE CORRECT MEDICATION TO OUTPATIENTS AND NURSING HOME PATIENTS Prepare correct and accurate labels where appropriate. Dispense correct medication to these patients. Maintain accurate records for medication dispensed as to various policies. Check work of Technical Staff.
SERVE AS A RESOURCE PERSON FOR THE MEDICAL AND NURSING STAFF Answer phone in a professional manner, making certain the caller is placed in contact with the appropriate person. Receive, research and answer drug information questions, documenting such requests. Refer all detailed drug info requests to the Clinical Coordinator for follow-up.
ENSURES CONTINUITY OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE TO AND FROM THE ACUTE AND AMBULATORY CARE SETTINGS.
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE BY ASSISTING PRESCRIBERS IN: Reviewing patient’s medication history Educating patients on drug therapy Developing therapeutic plans Determining alternatives for achieving outcomes Developing drug monitoring plans Monitoring patient outcomes Documenting medication related issues in patient chart Interpreting laboratory data Reviewing patient medication profiles Monitoring pharmacokinetics of drug therapy Monitoring potential adverse drug-drug and drug-food interactions
COMPLIES IN ALL ACTIVITIES WITH ACCREDITATION, LEGAL, REGULATORY, AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIFIC PRACTICE SETTING.
SOLVES DRUG RELATED PROBLEMS.
Credentials:
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
- To develop and coordinate the informational, educational and quality assurance activities of the Pharmacy Department in order to assure the safe, effective and cost-effective use of drugs within the Medical Center.
- MAINTAIN PATIENT PROFILES Report all unresolved problems to Clinical Coordinator for further research and clarification. Maintain proper documentation relative to inappropriate therapies where noted.
DISPENSE CORRECT MEDICATION TO OUTPATIENTS AND NURSING HOME PATIENTS Prepare correct and accurate labels where appropriate. Dispense correct medication to these patients. Maintain accurate records for medication dispensed as to various policies. Check work of Technical Staff.
SERVE AS A RESOURCE PERSON FOR THE MEDICAL AND NURSING STAFF Answer phone in a professional manner, making certain the caller is placed in contact with the appropriate person. Receive, research and answer drug information questions, documenting such requests. Refer all detailed drug info requests to the Clinical Coordinator for follow-up.
ENSURES CONTINUITY OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE TO AND FROM THE ACUTE AND AMBULATORY CARE SETTINGS.
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE BY ASSISTING PRESCRIBERS IN: Reviewing patient’s medication history Educating patients on drug therapy Developing therapeutic plans Determining alternatives for achieving outcomes Developing drug monitoring plans Monitoring patient outcomes Documenting medication related issues in patient chart Interpreting laboratory data Reviewing patient medication profiles Monitoring pharmacokinetics of drug therapy Monitoring potential adverse drug-drug and drug-food interactions
COMPLIES IN ALL ACTIVITIES WITH ACCREDITATION, LEGAL, REGULATORY, AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR A SPECIFIC PRACTICE SETTING.
SOLVES DRUG RELATED PROBLEMS.
Credentials:
- Pharmacist (Required)
- Licensure from the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy required.
- Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
- Education Specialization: Science Equivalent Experience:
- Ph.D.
- Education Specialization: Pharmacy Equivalent Experience:
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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.