Medical Technologist PRN

The advanced clinical pharmacist practices the profession of pharmacy with the utmost code of ethics, demonstrating the organization’s mission and values. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-effective selection and utilization of medications for the patients in which they serve. They use advanced knowledge, skills, and professional judgment in all aspects of their work, serve as a patient advocate, collaborate with a multidisciplinary rounding team, and lead pharmacy services by chairing hospital committees, presenting at conferences, contributing to publications, and providing formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams. They oversee one or more specialty services, such as infectious disease, critical care, and pediatrics, while adhering to all regulatory and medication safety guidelines. What you will do in this role: Leads committees responsible for establishing and implementing medication-related policies and procedures (e.g., Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Medication Safety, Antimicrobial Management Program). Is primarily responsible for the direction of one or more service lines with respect to pharmacy service lines (e.g., cardiovascular, pediatrics, critical care, etc.). Demonstrates leadership within the pharmacy department through a documented record of improvements and contributions to pharmacy practice. Maintains ongoing commitment to advancing the profession in the area of pharmacy practice in which they serve. Provides regular, formal education to pharmacy and interdisciplinary teams in their field of expertise. Models, mentors, and encourages pharmacy students, residents, and colleagues in a manner that fosters highly professional pharmaceutical care and high personal standards of integrity. Performs all responsibilities of the clinical pharmacist as outlined below. Verifies Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) orders for accuracy and appropriateness and intervenes when orders are unclear or potentially unsafe or inappropriate. Interprets medication orders (verbal and written), transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately, follows facility practices and procedures for documentation in the patient’s medical record and troubleshoots/clarifies Centralized Order Entry (COE) orders as appropriate. Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques, USP 797 & 800 guidelines. Evaluates Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for appropriateness based on facility policies and guidelines or ASPEN guidelines or recommendations as appropriate. Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and follows corporate policies and procedures related to the dispensing and monitoring of controlled substances. Ensures safe, appropriate, evidence-based, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, indications and therapeutic duplications. Based on knowledge and expertise, develops, assists, implements, and executes all drug therapy management protocols including but not limited to pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation dosing, IV to PO, pain management, antimicrobial stewardship, and pharmacy-directed dosing. What qualifications you will need: Bachelor's Degree At least 1 year of experience No Travel Required Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support , including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position. 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