Clinical Pharmacist

Job Summary The Clinically Skilled Staff Pharmacist is responsible for the appropriate and accurate drug distribution to hospital inpatients and out-patients. Evaluates appropriateness of drug regimen and ensures timely preparation and delivery. Participates in clinical areas, making rounds, interviewing patients and formulating drug care plan. Oversees work of Pharmacy Technicians and serves as a resource to department and other hospital staff. Duties & Responsibilities Demonstrates competency, individually and as part of the multidisciplinary team, in performing clinical care and assessment of all patient populations. Processes medication orders as written by a physician or other legitimate prescriber. Evaluates medication therapy to determine appropriateness of drug regimen as it relates to medical condition, treatment plan and age of patient. Checks technician completed tasks. Ensures all parenteral products are prepared properly. Participates in clinical areas. Research preparation techniques for commercially unavailable products. Provides drug information to hospital patients and health care professionals. Maintains professional competency through continuing education. Participates in departmental quality assurance activities. Assists in the management of pharmacy inventory. Preserves and protects patients' rights to confidentiality. Performs other job-related duties as requested. Requirements Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy and completion of clinical skills modules 1-8 required within one year of hire. Current pharmacist licensure within State of Rhode Island. BLS (CPR) certification desired. Hospital experience preferred. Americans with Disability Act Statement External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis. EEOC Statement Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Ethics Statement Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values. #J-18808-Ljbffr