Clinical Pharmacist- Ambulatory Transplant

About the role

Provides pharmacy services and ensures the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verifies medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately according to state and federal regulations.
• Documents services in a complete, accurate, and timely manner.
• Actively contributes to medication safety initiatives.
• Utilizes available technology proficiently and to its full extent in their area of practice.
• Ensures all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Maintains professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
• Directs staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Promotes a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
• Educates and trains students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
• Provides cost-effective care.
• Accountable for drug use policy adherence.
• Utilizes time and resources effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Current State licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in current State within 90 days of hire.
• Board Certification preferred.

Certifications

• For individuals required to administer immunizations: current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross and completion of a Board of Pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations (or certification obtained within 90 days of hire).
• For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events: current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, or ALS through American Red Cross (or certification obtained within one year of hire).

Work Experience

• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship, or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience preferred.
• Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for Clinical Pharmacists hired in a Specialized Pharmacy practice area (e.g., Critical Care, Oncology).

Complexity of Work

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps, and sitting.
• Must have normal or corrected vision.
• Must have the ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.