Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Quick Facts

• Role: Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

• Schedule: Full time, 8 hours; varied days with rotating weekends

• Weekly hours: 40

• Pay range: $87.25 to $122.15 per hour

Description

Delivers pharmaceutical care through patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution, ensuring safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Applies clinical judgment to provide input to and implement the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis in a timely manner, with competent assessment, monitoring, and communication. Adheres to local/state/federal regulations, privacy, and safety policies to deliver optimal patient care; may also perform specific tasks and/or orient other staff.

Benefits

• Benefits: Yes

Responsibilities

• Provide medication information and patient education

• Prepare and distribute medications

• Assess patients, monitor therapy, and contribute to the plan of care

• Communicate effectively with patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers

• Ensure compliance with regulations, codes, policies, and procedures

• Maintain privacy of patient PHI

• Work independently and as part of a team in a high-interruption environment

• Handle hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines

Requirements

• PharmD from an accredited pharmacy school

• Registered Pharmacist (RPH) within 120 days

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic/trade drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and pharmacy laws/regulations

• Knowledge of different pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures

• Ability to identify and use pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping

• Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards (NABP, The Joint Commission, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, USP)

• Written and verbal communication skills for sensitive information to diverse audiences

• Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and Epic

• Ability to prioritize within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods