Clinical Pharmacist II

Description

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist II optimizes patient care by providing appropriate, safe and cost-effective pharmaceutical care including drug dispensing, IV admixture program, and providing drug information. The Clinical Pharmacist II works under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy and/or the Pharmacy Operations Manager and will oversee the work of pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff.

Major Responsibilities:
• Functions in accordance with standard written policy & procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations
• Communication and teamwork - Communicate with other pharmacy team members and caregivers in an effective and positive manner. Demonstrates emotional control and intelligence in managing work relationships. Attends and actively participates in team huddles and meetings. Answers phones in a professional and pleasant manner
• Interprets orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently in the pharmacy computer system
• Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose
• Provides accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients
• Effectively and proactively interacts with medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolutions
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely
• Sustains the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and other approved formulary protocols and/or guardrails.
• Supervises and assists pharmacy technicians and other support staff effectively
• Trains and participates with Disaster Team drills and real-event response as assigned
• Prioritizes work and leads others to comply with facility medication turn-around time policy and procedure and identify areas for improved efficiency
• Actively participates in staff meetings and attends staff development in pharmaceutical care to identify learning and performance needs.
• Supports in the training and mentorship of new staff members as assigned
• Must serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and/or residents.
• Supports and participates in the goals of the organization's quality improvement, risk management and patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives
• Maintains professional competency sufficient to meet current and future needs of the facility
• Maintains appropriate controlled substance records
• Complies with all regulatory standards

Additional Clinical Pharmacists Duties
• Makes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies as appropriate, including, but not limited to Code Blue
• Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners. Suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed
• Works with the Pharmacy Director or Operations Manager to identify and develop processes to meet or exceed all regulatory standards and participates in quality and regulatory reviews and audits
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:
• B.S. or Pharm D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
• Clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting

- Completion of an accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy residency or fellowship

- OR 2 years clinical pharmacy experience with no history of residency or fellowship

Licenses, Certifications, & Training:
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
• Other applicable state requirements - i.e. sterile compounding, etc
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification (ACLS required for attending Code Blue)