Clinical Pharmacist

Overview Clinical Pharmacist promotes the safe and appropriate use, proper storage, and distribution of medications as required for patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. Provides consultative services to patients and healthcare providers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Responsibilities Provides consultative services and clinical expertise to evaluate and improve medication usage and therapeutic outcomes. Promotes continued improvement within the pharmacy scope of practice. Processes orders and prescriptions to provide medications and pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians and authorized medical practitioners. Advises physicians, healthcare staff, residents and patients in the safe administration of medication. Follows established policies and procedures for medication safety, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and compliance activities. Performs other job functions as assigned or requested. Education / Formal Training Requirements Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy Preferred: Doctorate in Pharmacy Work Experience Requirements Preferred: No prior work experience Licenses & Certifications Required: Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Pharmacist) Preferred: Mississippi Board of Pharmacy (Pharmacist) Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports. Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical pharmacy equipment. Demonstrated ability to work independently and consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances. Effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work flows. Supervision Guides the daily activities of pharmacy technicians and/or residents in the assigned work area. Physical Demands Climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. Requires close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials. Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations including on-call availability. #J-18808-Ljbffr