Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient Per Diem

Position: Clinical Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Part Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Assures the timely and accurate administration of medications and IV solutions to patients pursuant to a therapeutically valid prescribed order and in accordance with all state and federal regulations as well as established peer standards, hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

• Working with the Pharmacy Manager to manage the daily operations of all areas of drug distribution, supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Externs/Interns; follows pharmacy policies, procedures and protocols; participates in Performance Improvement activities and maintains readiness for JCAHO accreditation.

• Clinically responsible for evaluating therapeutic rationale of all medication orders, providing information/education as needed, and for producing accurate medication administration records. 

• Accurately follows various Clinical Pharmacy Protocols; High Dose Amino glycosides, Weight Based Heparin, Parenteral Nutrition, Adverse Drug Reaction Report, Renal Dosing.  

• Verifies all aspects of medication order & follows AMAR policy Performance Improvement – Medication Process.  

• In response to new information or specific requests, educates medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff in a time and accurate manner.  

• Distributive responsibility for accurate and timely administration of Medications, IV solutions. Monitors efficient receipt of physician’s orders, processing of orders and delivery of medications.  

• Checks all medications for hourly distribution rounds.   Complete Performance Improvement monitor for Parenteral Nutrition.  

• Load/unload medications, troubleshoot common problems (drawer failure, controlled substance discrepancy, etc), troubleshoot Pyxis/Meditech issues, reviews “meds ordered not loaded” reports for prompt attention. Monitors correct computer entry for charging purposes, reviews entries for appropriate cost/charge. 

• Obtains “short” inventory items or provides therapeutic alternative, provides necessary documentation to assure product availability and appropriate management.  

• Monitors inventory usage, rotation of stock and disposal of outdated, recalled or poorly labeled products. Works collaboratively with Pharmacy Technicians to insure items are written on list to be ordered from wholesalers.  

• Supervisory/Advisory responsibility to coordinate activities and promote teamwork within the Pharmacy and other hospital departments for optimal patient care. 

• Completes mandatory housewide competencies. 

• Assists in the continuous training of pharmacy staff through observation & mentoring.  

• Provides information/documentation pertaining to performance issues for all professional staff including pharmacy, nursing, physician, other professionals.  

• Mentors new pharmacy staff, both pharmacists, technicians and students. 

• Participates in Performance Improvement activities within the Pharmacy Department and interdisciplinary groups. 

• Participates in assigned special departments projects and committee work (Medical Staff Committees and Hospital Committees/Task Forces).  

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