Clinical Pharmacist

3 months ago

Randolph, United States Potomac Healthcare Solutions Full time
Clinical Pharmacist

Randolph AFB, TX

Position Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures.
  • Assess patient's response to drug therapy and planning drug therapy based on physician-established diagnoses.
  • Order and evaluate laboratory test necessary to evaluate drug therapy effect and outcomes.
  • Initiate, modify, or discontinue medications for ongoing therapy of chronic disease states (e.g., hypertension, hyperlipidemia, anticoagulant, diabetes, asthma, refill clinics, etc.), in cooperation with medical staff.
  • Monitor and manage pharmacotherapy requiring periodic adjustment due to specific or changing pharmacokinetic characteristics (e.g., aminoglycosides, phenytoin, antithrombotic).
  • Administer prescription or non-prescription drugs according to established agreements or MTF protocols.
  • Assess metabolic needs and order therapeutic enteral or parenteral nutrition products in the inpatient setting.
  • Evaluate medical and medication histories for drug-related problems and adjusting drug therapy accordingly.
  • Consult with other healthcare providers (e.g., physicians, dietitians, nurses, physical therapists, etc.) about patient treatment needs or options.
  • Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing to closely monitor medication therapy.
  • Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy information, age specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients.
  • Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.
  • Provide medication and healthcare related in service training to clinical staff on new medications on the market; appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head.
  • Consult with other specialty practitioners to provide optimal patient pharmaceutical care.
  • Document significant medication interactions, and pharmacy interactions with prescribers. Conduct Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) reporting in accordance with The Joint Commission (TJC) or the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) standards as appropriate.
  • Facilitate medical staff drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary.
  • Provide professional customer service to patients and hospital staff.
  • Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to answering phones.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy.
  • Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
  • Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency OR fellowship accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists OR American College of Clinical Pharmacy OR documentation of appropriate education, training, and/or CME in the practice of clinical pharmacy OR Board certification in one or more of the pharmacy specialties recognized by the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.
  • Minimum of one year of professional pharmacy experience within the last two years.
  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a pharmacist.
  • BLS CPR certification.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 11 Federal Holidays
  • Continuing Education
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Incentives and More


About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting.

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

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