Pharmacist - 9021

Pharmacist - 9021

US:WA:Arlington | Clinical Professionals | Per Diem

62.72 - 94.08 USD per hour

Location: Cascade Valley Hospital

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide comprehensive Clinical Pharmacy Services to patients. To work collaboratively with healthcare providers to ensure the safe and effective management of medication therapy. The Clinical Pharmacist participates in all aspects of the medication-use system to provide individualized pharmaceutical care and to help ensure quality outcomes for patients. Responsible for the provision of prospective and concurrent evaluation of pharmacotherapy with an emphasis on the patient and with the end point focused on outcomes such as treatment efficiency, morbidity, mortality and drug cost. Acts as a liaison to medical, nursing, pharmacy practitioners and other healthcare professionals. Participates in ongoing clinical monitoring activities and provides administrative and clinical support for regulatory compliance issues, drug use evaluations, and operations support activities in conjunction with the Pharmacy Leadership Team. Provides immediate supervision and guidance of the work activities of Pharmacy Technicians and retains responsibility for the work performed by Pharmacy Technicians and Interns. The Pharmacy department values teamwork, commitment to patient centered care, and clinical excellence.

Essential Functions

• Pharmacists are responsible for clinical and distributive activities throughout Skagit Valley Hospital, and remote services to Mount Vernon Surgery Center, and Cascade Valley Hospital afterhours.
• Pharmacists are responsible for providing patients with safe and appropriate medication therapy.
• Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, IV solutions, and other pharmaceuticals for patient care in compliance with regulatory and department policies and procedures.
• Reviews orders placed by authorized prescribers, to assure accuracy and safety.
• Identifies medication errors and adverse drug reactions.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs in compliance with regulatory and SVH requirements.
• Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner in accordance with SVH policies and procedures.
• Complies with SVH Safety and Infection Control policies and procedures. Utilizes proper body mechanics and protective equipment (PPE).

Education

B.S. Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)(preferred). ASHP accredited residency or comparable clinical experience desired. Advanced knowledge of current hospital pharmacy practice, clinical drug and therapeutic literature.

Experience/Training

At least one year of hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Experience providing staff education and patient teaching desired. Experience and/or training in hospital pharmacy administration is desirable.

License/Certifications

Washington State Board of Pharmacy licensure. Sterile technique and chemotherapy recertification within assigned period. American Heart Association ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Other Skills

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. Superior understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics. Able to read and interpret standards in compliance with regulatory agencies. Demonstrated good judgment. Ability to direct and instruct others. Customer service oriented.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; when working in office. Repetitive tasks such as typing, sitting, answering phones, and interacting with computers and computer systems most of the day is a function of the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus. This position requires working in an indoor, environmentally controlled environment when in the office.