Clinical Pharmacist

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions and medication orders for appropriateness, including safety and efficacy
• Perform prospective drug utilization reviews, assessing for proper dosage, use directions, drug interactions, duplicate therapies, and any other regimen-related considerations and make interventions as needed
• Manage pharmacotherapeutic services in accordance with institutional practice standards and/or protocols
• Maintain appropriate records for all medications in the pharmacy
• Support pharmacy resident and pharmacy student learning, including but not limited to precepting learning experiences and assignments as needed
• Advise and/or consult with patients and families and/or caregivers regarding all aspects of medication use, dangers, side effects, and/or drug composition as needed
• Demonstrate competency in pharmacy automation, medication distribution, and technology as applicable to work area
• Contribute to departmental cost reduction and/or revenue-generation efforts
• Contribute to or lead departmental quality improvement efforts (at least 1 medication use evaluation, presentation, or other quality improvement project annually with inpatient pharmacy manager approval)

Education And Experience

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• PREFERRED Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school, completion of ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
• Minimum Required Experience: 1 year of inpatient pharmacy practice
• PREFERRED Experience: Relevant certificates or board-certification(s) from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties are encouraged