Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Summary

• Reports to Manager, Pharmacy Services.

• Compounds and dispenses medication pursuant to a physician order.

• Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness of drug, dose, route, and duration of therapy.

• Screens for drug interactions, incompatibilities and contraindications.

• Recognizes potential adverse drug effects and intervenes as appropriate.

• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients.

• Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences and other patient-care activities.

• Cares for all age group patients (birth and above).

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• B.S. or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.

• Must provide evidence of meeting state mandated continuing education requirements upon request.

Minimum Work Experience

• Previous hospital pharmacy experience is highly desirable.

• Previous pharmacy computer experience desirable.

Required Licenses

• [Kentucky, United States] Pharmacists

• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Kentucky State Board of Pharmacy (or must be Kentucky licensed within 90 days of employment).

Required Skills

Knowledge and Skill:

• Has broad working knowledge of the practice of pharmacy.

• Analyzes and interprets complicated information.

• Determines a course of action based on general guidelines.

• May modify existing forms, procedures, or methods.

• May use highly sophisticated equipment requiring extensive training. Individual must remain current in his-her knowledge of drugs, therapeutics, and drug delivery systems.

Problem Solving/Decision Making:

• Makes decisions based on an analysis of facts and general principles.

• Receives guidance through broad policy only and has varied courses of action available.

• Requires risk-taking and judgment to adapt existing philosophy or practices.

• Ability to solve problems and/or make decisions that frequently have direct impact on patient care and/or individual patient's course of treatment.

• Considerable professional judgment required.

Scope of Impact /Accountability:

• Impacts multiple work areas on a day-to-day basis.

• Provides information regularly to decision-making process.

• Has little or no responsibility for committing resources (financial or staff) in work area, but performs analyses and makes recommendations.

Interpersonal Communication:

• Provides team leadership by assisting and training others.

• Responds to non routine and detailed inquiries from others who may not be knowledgeable in subject area.

• Requires understand others' expectations/perspectives and collaborate and reach consensus on solutions.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - 1-15%

Standing - 1-15%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 1-15%

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 100 lbs

Pushing - Up to 100 lbs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsible for accurate dispensing of medications.

• • Reviews and interprets physician orders properly; screens for incompatibilities, interactions, contraindications.

• • Contacts nursing personnel and/or prescriber regarding any questions on drug orders.

• • Accurately fills drug orders using triple-check method.

• • Accurately generates labels using proper format for dispensing not covered within the pharmacy computer system.

• • Accurately enters patient orders onto computerized profile; questions and rectifies any duplication of therapy.

• • Accurately prepares IV solutions, hyper-alimentations, epidural fluids and other sterile products using aseptic technique.

• • Accurately prepares chemotherapeutic agents in vertical-flow hood using appropriate handling techniques.

• • Processes patient charges accurately.

• • Accurately checks all non-Pyxis items prior to delivery (IV and Med orders)

• • Accurately checks all stock supplies prepared by technicians.

Exercises controls on controlled substances maintained/dispensed.

• • Maintains physical inventory and computerized records.

• • Properly labels floor stock narcotics and matches to dispensing records.

• • Accurately compounds epidural infusions or other narcotic-containing products.

Effectively participates in clinical services provided by department.

• • Able to adequately perform drug usage evaluations as assigned.

• • Able to effectively participate in patient care conferences and other assigned committees and other patient care roles.

• • Provides pharmacokinetic dosing and drug consults/monitoring as requested.

• • Provide accurate, clinically-relevant drug information to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and patients as needed.

Meets administrative and miscellaneous requirements of department.

• • Participates in departmental QAI programs.

• • Reports workload statistics to manager as requested.

• • Supervises nonprofessional personnel and organizes/directs their workflow as needed.

• • Meets departmental cost initiatives (formulary compliance)

• • Demonstrates a consistent level of performance.

• • Demonstrates good professional judgment and competence in performing professional functions

Performs miscellaneous duties and follows departmental guidelines.

• • Communicates information effectively, within the department and the hospital.

• • Serves as an active member on hospital committees as assigned by the pharmacy manager.

• • Assists in training of new employees and pharmacy students.

• • Participated in hospital and community drug education programs as assigned.

• • Projects a professional image for the department.

• • Demonstrates an understanding of basic hospital and departmental policies.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J. Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake

-never underestimate the power of an apology

-refrain from blame and judgment

-bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together

-treat others in a way that I would like to be treated

-participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health

-foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults

-speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates

-value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole

-meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile at everyone

-always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction

-follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away

-escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

-be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge

-embrace change and set the example for those around me

-accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over

-manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

-serve with passion

-view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly

-take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area

-go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers

-dare to make a difference and be exceptional

-constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health

-speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work

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