Pharmacist

Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community. Responsibilities The Clinical Pharmacist professional responsibility within their scope of practice Abide by and enforce all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values. Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality. Requires regular and prompt attendance. Works the assigned schedule including overtime and call as required. The Clinical Pharmacist patient care/department responsibilities Requires minimal supervision to safely perform essential functions. Utilization of proper body mechanics when moving equipment supplies that is necessary to perform essential functions Maintain and operate equipment Report broken or malfunctioning equipment Directs the clinical activities of the pharmacy Develops and coordinates clinical functions based on most current clinical pharmacy practise Performs consultation, develops and coordinates therapeutic programs with physicians and nurses. Measures quality and appropriateness of drug utilization review and adverse drug reactions. Prepares formulary abstracts for review by Medication Use Committee for possible inclusion in the formulary. Coordinates specialized education and in-service for hospital personnel as required. Revises the formulary on an ongoing basis for annual publication. Rounds with medical teams to serve as a resource for medication as directed. Performs general pharmacy duties as needed: Files and dispenses prescriptions Prepares and dispenses solutions Compounds medications Serves on hospital committees as assigned Serves as a liaison for pharmacy students of affiliated schools Reviews, facilitates, initiates investigational drug protocols. Dispenses controlled substances as defined by the controlled substances permit The Clinical Pharmacist communication responsibilities Communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone. Responds to overhead pages The Clinical Pharmacist documentation responsibilities Documents physician interventions for inclusion into department QA The Clinical Pharmacist citizenship responsibilities Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict. Cooperates, helps others and improves the performance of the department. Completes all mandatory department educational and hospital requirements. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas, equipment and supply areas. Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards. Ability to perform Pharmacists functions deemed appropriate by the Chief Pharmacist. Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from a recognized school of pharmacy with a Pharm D. degree and completion of a one year post-doctoral residency program Required OR Graduation from a recognized school of pharmacy and 3 years clinical/hospital pharmacy experience Required Pharm D. degree Preferred RPH - Registered Pharmacist in the State of Alabama Required CSRC - Controlled Substance Registration Certificate in the State of Alabama Required Completion of an approved Alabama Board of Pharmacy IV certification program is required within three months of employment. Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Controls pharmacy medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions. Prepares pharmacy medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. Remain current with pharmacy and medical literature as it pertains to pharmacy practice and area of specialization, if applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr