Clinical Pharmacist - Full Time / Evenings - Einstein Philadelphia

Clinical Pharmacist

The Clinical Pharmacist oversees the medication distribution system for their area of responsibility. In addition, the Clinical Pharmacist identifies, prevents, and resolves drug therapy problems by ensuring each medication is indicated, effective, safe, and convenient for the patient.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies
• Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH
• Supports implementation of processes to assure the quality of Pharmacy services
• Trains staff as assigned (e.g., residents, interns, technicians, new pharmacists)
• Precepts student pharmacists as assigned. See Preceptor Development & Evaluation Programpolicy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate Doctor of Pharmacy or RPH (see below under experience)
• Knowledge of pharmacokinetic principles required for medication dosing
• Monitor patients for response to medications
• Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adversedrug reactions in the electronic reporting system
• Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and proceduresdefined by the P & T Committee.
• Provide care that is appropriate to the chronological age, developmental age, social maturity,and cultural background of the patient
• RP - Registered Pharmacist - State of Pennsylvania

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year PGY1 Pharmacy Residency preferred
• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook skills

Additional Qualifications

• Certification required based on primary work location.

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address

5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America