CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Job Title

Clinical Pharmacist

Duties

The scope of practice is regulated by individual clinical duties that are recommended by the collaborating physician to the Pharmacy Manager and are approved by the Chief of Staff and the Medical Center Director. The Clinical Pharmacist serves a multi-functional role and is specially prepared by education and experience to have an advanced knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics. Fills medication orders by selecting the correct drug and dosage form, reducing the drug from bulk to the quantity prescribed, compounding, when necessary, then packaging and labeling the drug in an appropriate manner. Responsible for the dispensing of drugs, especially controlled substances, investigational and cytotoxic drugs, to assure that legal and agency regulations and instructions are followed, that proper and complete recordkeeping is maintained, and that the drug storage areas are stocked, safe, and secure. Reviews the patient medication profile prior to dispensing drugs and medications to ensure safe and appropriate medication use. Identifies drug-induced problems that may be affecting the patient, takes appropriate steps to manage these problems and/or communicates these findings to his/her primary provider (includes drug side effects, allergic reactions, toxicities, dosage regimens, and non-compliance concerns). Reviews and recommends therapeutic care plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic, and most economical medication treatments, recognizing the special drug considerations of the age and stage of life for the patient.

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday: 2:30 pm 11 pm with rotating weekend shifts

Telework

Not Available

Functional Statement

21L10A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS)

Not Authorized