Clinical Pharmacist I

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops competency in clinical practice including appropriate drug therapy for patients and prevention/resolution of drug related problems.
• Develops competency to evaluate patients for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, and drug-disease interactions. Individualizes drug therapy regimens based on patient’s size, organ functions, and disease states.
• Facilitates medication-related continuity of care at admission, transfer and discharge.
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders.
• Develops competency in dispensing and compounding medications consistent with good pharmaceutical practice including compounding technique, packaging, and labeling.
• Practices in compliance with department policies & procedures, as well as local, state and federal regulations.
• Ensures formulary adherence, recommends cost effective therapies to providers, and minimizes waste in daily practice.
• Actively supports procedures and initiatives to prevent medication events.
• Reports events through appropriate channels.
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities.
• Orients/trains new pharmacy team members. May work with interns, residents and students to guide daily activities. May be preceptor-in-training.
• Provides direction to pharmacy technicians to ensure smooth workflow and service standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Pharmacist license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.

Experience Required:

• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Maintains skills in areas of practice.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and training development skills.
• Demonstrated decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Will occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. without assistance.
• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
• Will be exposed to chemical hazards.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Exposed to normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.