Pharmacist (Clinical)

Responsibilities

• Order and interpret patient-specific data, assesses medical problems, evaluate current drug therapy, develop therapeutic plans, monitor drug therapy, and dispense or administer medications or therapies as needed or indicated.
• Promote cost-effective prescribing through use of facility drug formulary and optimizing use of non-formulary medications when needed.
• Congratulate patients and families/caregivers on the medication treatment plan, expected outcomes, potential adverse effects, as well as in the preparation, storage, handling, and administration of medications where appropriate.
• Consult with other patient care providers to improve patient outcomes. Advise on the safe and effective use of drug treatments and alternatives.
• Develop medication use evaluations and evidence-based prescribing guidelines to assist providers in safe and appropriate medication use.

Qualifications

• Conditions of employment: Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Medical Requirement: Must be able to distinguish basic colors.
• Experience: One year of professional pharmacy experience which includes 1) providing comprehensive medication management by gathering and interpreting patient data, assessing medical problems, and evaluating drug therapy to develop therapeutic plans. 2) participating in medication-use evaluations and contributing to evidence-based prescribing guidelines. 3) educating medical professionals and students on emerging drug-therapy practices. AND 4) providing patient education on medications.