Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Assures the appropriateness of drug therapy and compliance with hospital policies
• Oversees the distribution of medications throughout TJUH

• Assures the implementation of processes to support delivery of quality Pharmacy services

• Trains staff as assigned (e.g., interns, technicians, residents and new pharmacists)

• Precepts student pharmacists AND pharmacy residents. See Preceptor Development & Evaluation

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Identify and document sentinel/serious events, near misses, medication errors and adverse reactions in the electronic event reporting system
• Promote and assure compliance with the hospital formulary and policies and procedures defined by the P & T Committee
• Demonstrate expertise in application of pharmacokinetic principles to complex patient problems
• Demonstrate expertise in application of the literature to develop evidence-based recommendations in support of patient care.
• Provide quality patient care in accordance with standards of practice, demonstrating high level expertise, competency, knowledge and skills

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy

Experience:

• Completion of PGY2 Pharmacy Specialty Residency PLUS 2 years of relevant experience; OR Completion of PGY1 Pharmacy Residency PLUS 4 years of relevant experience; OR Completion of no residency PLUS 7 years of relevant experience