Pharmacist

3 weeks ago

Stamford, United States Stamford Health Full time
Job Description

Reports to the Director of Pharmacy, this position is responsible for providing quality pharmaceutical care for the patients of The Stamford Hospital with an emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

Responsibilities

  1. Accurately verifies, prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies/procedures/protocols and based on pharmaceutical knowledge
  2. Provides timely and accurate drug information to healthcare professionals and lay persons when required
  3. Participates in medication counseling sessions for patients by reviewing side effects, indications and directions for use
  4. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality pharmaceutical care to all patients.
  5. Ensures appropriateness of therapy and dosage for all patient populations including age-specific care
  6. Monitors patient therapy in accordance with departmental policies/procedures, protocols, and programs.
  7. Carefully identifies, prevents, intervenes, and follows up on any medication related problems, including any actual or potential adverse drug events
  8. Responsible for day-to-day management of drug distribution, including all controlled substances, IV compounded sterile medications, extemporaneously compounded medications, repackaged medications and investigational drugs
  9. Supervises pharmacy support personnel to ensure the seamless delivery of pharmacy services throughout the institution
  10. Completes required continuous training and education requirements, including state regulated, hospital and departmental specific requirement
  11. Ensures safe and appropriate cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
  12. Assists with pharmacokinetic consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocol
  13. Ensures that therapeutic substitution policies are followed based on individual patient need.
  14. Participates in quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department
  15. Participates in hospital initiatives and committees as assigned
  16. Adheres to the hospital's 340B requirements regarding ordering, dispensing and transfer of medications within the hospital departments and to outside hospitals
  17. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility
  18. Abides by regulatory requirements, including but not limited to USP797, USP800, USP795, NIOSH and Joint Commission standards
  19. Maintains current knowledge of drug use through continuing education
  20. Precepts pharmacy students as assigned
  21. Provides drug information in-services as assigned
  22. Participates in the development of quality initiatives as assigned
  23. Demonstrates flexibility in working rotating shifts as assigned
  24. Communicates effectively with nursing, physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal pharmacy services and to uphold the values of the pharmacy department by creating a positive relationship


Qualifications

B.S. Pharmacy, Pharm.D. preferred

License or eligible for license as a Registered Pharmacist in Connecticut

Inpatient hospital pharmacy work experience preferred

Post-graduate pharmacy residency or fellowship training preferred

About Us

About Stamford Health

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees committed to caring for the community through a wide range of high-quality health and wellness services. Patients and their families receive expert, compassionate care through the system's 305-bed Stamford Hospital; Stamford Health Medical Group, with more than 40 offices in lower Fairfield County offering primary and specialty care; a growing number of ambulatory locations across the region; and support through the Stamford Hospital Foundation.

Stamford Health is known for its expert, person-centered care through its many recognitions and partnerships. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High-Performing Hospital. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rated Stamford Hospital as a five-star hospital for Overall Quality and The Leapfrog Group awarded Stamford Hospital an "A" for patient safety. The American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted Stamford Hospital Magnet Status, which recognizes superior patient care with the highest level of safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold-Certified for Excellence in Person-Centered Care and is a Certified™ Great Place to Work.

Stamford Health is a major teaching affiliate of the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has recently expanded its relationship with Columbia to offer treatment and expertise from Columbia University Irving Medical Center's nationally recognized heart surgeons. Stamford Health and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care right in Stamford, Connecticut. Additionally, in 2020 Stamford Health's Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center entered into an expanded collaboration with Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center.

Dedicated to being the community's most trusted health care partner, Stamford Health puts patients first to build long-lasting relationships. For more information, visit StamfordHealth.org. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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