Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III

Quick Facts

• Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III (Nights, Full Time)
• Weekly hours: 35; Shift hours: 8; Variable schedule; Every other weekend
• Non-Exempt

Description

Provide patient-centered inpatient clinical pharmacy services, including medication information, education, and medication preparation and distribution, to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy.

Responsibilities

• Implement the patient’s plan of care by providing timely clinical input based on diagnosis and sound judgment
• Gain cooperation from patients, families/support groups, and other providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring, and effective communication
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety
• May perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff to the department

Requirements

• PharmD graduate of an accredited pharmacy school
• Registered Pharmacist (RPH) within 120 days
• ACLS if required by the entity/department
• PALS if required by the entity/department
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and relevant laws/regulations
• Knowledge of pharmacy practice settings, including narcotic delivery and procedures
• Ability to use pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols used in prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping
• Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards (e.g., NABP, Joint Commission, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, USP)
• Written and verbal communication skills for explaining sensitive information to diverse audiences
• Time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods
• Basic working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, EHR, and Epic
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with interruptions
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options
• Ensures privacy of each patient’s PHI

Benefits

• Benefits available

Pay

Pay range: $87.25 to $122.15 per hour (base pay; total rewards includes a comprehensive benefits package).