Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department
Vetted Solutions · Lewistown, PA · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Role Overview: The Pharmacist provides safe, effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care, focusing on patient outcomes and quality of life. They develop, recommend, and monitor evidence-based pharmacotherapy care plans, ensuring appropriate medication use and adherence. Key Responsibilities Deliver pharmaceutical care tailored to their assigned clinical area.Interpret and clarify physicians' medication orders, review medication profiles for safety, efficacy, and interactions.Recommend formulary alternatives and advise healthcare teams on drug therapy issues.Monitor patient laboratory results and drug therapy outcomes.Provide drug information and patient discharge medication consultations.Participate in rounds, calculate dosages, and verify prescriptions for accuracy.Prepare compounded medications and sterile products using aseptic techniques.Manage supplies, supervise pharmacy staff, technicians, students, and interns, ensuring compliance with standards.Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to resolve pharmacy-related issues.Assist in reviewing departmental policies and procedures. Qualifications & Skills: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required; Doctoral Degree preferred. Must have strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.