Inpatient Pharmacist

Position Overview This role maintains and ensures complete and appropriate drug therapy in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care environment. The pharmacist prepares, dispenses, and verifies medications for an assigned group of patients, using safe, rational, and cost‑effective therapeutic decision making. The pharmacist assesses, evaluates, and monitors patient drug therapy; provides drug information, patient education, and other clinical pharmacy services. Responsibilities Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status. Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation. Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information. Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education. Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style. Other related duties as required. Qualifications Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Preferred: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) Work Experience Required: None Certifications Required: Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc. Excellent interpersonal skills. Physical and Environmental Demands Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work may require travel throughout and between facilities, and a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). The role requires stooping, bending, reaching and grabbing with arms and hands, manual dexterity, and may involve handling hazardous medications and waste. Exposure to communicable diseases and isolation room entry is possible. Equal Opportunity Employer The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr