Physician - Hospitalist - Physician- Hospital

PharmacistKindred Hospital Westminster is a 109-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 16-bed ICU and four negative pressure rooms. Located just outside of downtown Westminster, we are surrounded by restaurants and shops within a short drive.Job SummaryThe Pharmacist works in collaboration with the Director of Pharmacy and according to standard procedure compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies up receiving written prescriptions from the physician. Participates on Performance Improvement plans within the hospital. Consults with and advises Administration, Medical Staff and hospital staff on quality, regulatory and risk issues within the organization. Supports and serves as consultant to all clinical and Medical Staff. Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice. Assists with clinical, quality management and education programs. Essential FunctionsParticipates in the maintenance and dissemination of drug information through in-service education of hospital personnel, consultation with patients, hospital and medical staff.Exercises professional judgment in imparting therapeutic and drug information to patients and health professionals.Is competent in the range of treatment needed by the following patients as appropriate to the ages served by the hospital: Adult and Geriatric.Capable of entering a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift.Reviews patient profile to ensure appropriate and safe drug therapy. Prevents avoidable ADR secondary to allergies. Must have knowledge of patient population served.Clarifies controversial orders with physician.Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. ReturnsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsBasic understanding of the role and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.Ability to organize meetings and inspections.Must read, write and speak fluent English.Approximate percent of time required to travel: ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.Experience in writing policies and procedures.