Clinical Pharmacist 40D

Job Summary

The Clinically Skilled Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the appropriate and accurate drug distribution to hospital inpatients and outpatients. Evaluates appropriateness of drug regimen and ensures timely preparation and delivery. Participates in clinical areas, making rounds, interviewing patients and formulating drug care plan. Oversees work of Pharmacy Technicians and serves as a resource to department and other hospital staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations.
• Processes medication orders as written by a physician or other legitimate prescriber.
• Evaluates medication therapy to determine appropriateness of drug regimen as it relates to medical condition, treatment plan and age of patient.
• Checks technician completed tasks.
• Ensures all parenteral products are prepared properly.
• Participates in clinical areas.
• Research preparation techniques for commercially unavailable products.
• Provides drug information to hospital patients and health care professionals.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance activities.
• Affords assistance in the management of pharmacy inventory.
• Preserves and protects patients' rights to confidentiality.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy and completion of clinical skills modules 1-8 required within one year of hire.
• Current pharmacist licensure within State of Rhode Island.
• BLS (CPR) certification desired.
• Hospital experience preferred.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.