Clinical staff pharmacist job description

Provides Pharmaceutical Care to patients in an Emergency Department hospital setting. Compounds and dispenses medications upon receiving written (i.e. electronic) orders from physicians. Provides supervision of technical staff and confirms the quality and accuracy of dispensed products. Maintains inventory and records on narcotics and other forms of drugs. Reviews and interprets prescriptions and drug profiles to ensure appropriate drug therapy has been prescribed and ensures that drug interactions are considered. Contacts and confers with physicians and other practitioners to optimize drug therapy. This may include active participation on patient care rounds, review of patient profiles, provision of pharmacokinetics.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum salary for this position will now be $112,197/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Strong clinical skills; knowledge of inpatient drug distribution and dispensing; ability to prioritize; excellent communication skills; team mentality; desire to teach; and motivation are required to excel in this position.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

PharmD degree, preferred. ASHP PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency preferred.

Deadline to Apply 10/23/2022 University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Clinical Staff Pharmacist - CCH, Per Diem - 061366 POSITION SUMMARY:To be fully engaged in providing No Harm/Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship, staff pharmacists fill orders for oral, parenteral, and enteral medications, monitor patient drug therapies, and provide drug information while complying with the laws governing the practice of pharmacy. Staff pharmacists supervise and direct support personnel.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient records, as appropriate.
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintains current pharmacy licensure.
Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy.
Complete all competency/skill assessment requirements (see attached competence assessment/skill list).
Maintains patient and department/hospital confidentiality.
Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains log, records, and other documentation as assigned Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree, Pharm D degree preferred.
Must have a current Florida license.
6 or more months of hospital experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Repetitive use of hands and fingers. Good hand and wrist dexterity to enable typing and/or computer work for 8-10 hours/day.
Good eyesight to read labels/prescriptions, graduated containers of fluids, to count tabs,capsules.
Good hearing to understand phone instructions/orders, customers and those in which the position depends.
Ability to work in noisy distracting atmosphere, to handle frequent interruptions, to adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Handle large volumes of work for long periods of time.
Walk, bend, stoop, twist, sit, stand for long periods of time, 8-10 hours a day.
May require lifting and carrying light loads (Up to 40lbs.)
Job: PharmacyOrganization: Cape Canaveral HospitalPrimary Location: United States-Florida - Brevard County-Cocoa BeachSchedule: Per DiemShift Times: VariableJob Level: Associate

Clinical staff pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care services to all patients of the hospital including, but not limited to, oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information and oversight over information and dispensing systems. Pharmacists will work with the pharmacy team to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations, as well as proper storage and documentation of pharmaceuticals. This position processes medication orders for age-appropriate and disease-appropriate medication therapy, supervises the work of pharmacy technicians to ensure the delivery of high quality pharmaceutical services, provide medication information to other health care team members to assist them in their patient care activities, and acts as an interface between pharmacy and its customers to coordinate the delivery of Pharmacy services.

Clinical staff pharmacists rotate every other weekly between AM/PM shifts and work every 4th weekend.
Minimum Education:

Required: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)

Specify Degree(s): Pharmacy

Residency: Pharmacy Practice - General (Preferred)

Minimum Experience:

Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Managerial Experience: N/A

Licensure/Certifications:

Required: Registered Pharmacist

Preferred:

ACLS (Advanced Cardio Life Support Certified)

Board Certified in Specialty Area

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Other: N/A

Computer Skills:

Required: Basic Keyboarding Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Word

Preferred: EPIC

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