Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Works under the direct supervision of the Director and Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator to assist in optimizing patient’s drug regimen.
• Maintains appropriate records for medications and other pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians, dentists, and other qualified prescribers.
• Work is accomplished in accordance with the policies and regulations of local, state, and federal authorities, as well as accepted standards of practice.
• Performs dispensing and other duties as assigned.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs drug regimen review to evaluate and assess the patient’s medications for related problems.
• Identifying therapeutic duplications.
• Review drugs and allergies.
• Review for drug-drug, drug-nutrient, or drug-laboratory test interactions.
• Evaluate if doses are appropriate for age, renal and liver functions.
• Assist with patient/family education when necessary.
• Monitor patients on clinical drug protocols.
• Attend codes.
• Attend rounds and patient care conferences as needed.
• Assist with pain management as needed.
• Provide drug in-services to nursing, pharmacy, medical staff, and other ancillary personnel as needed.
• Identify the presence of, or potential adverse drug events.
• Report as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Experience in hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

Education:

• BA/BS in Pharmacy – Required.
• MS/PharmD – Preferred.

Skills:

• Must have experience working Solo as night shift is often alone.
• Current California Pharmacy License – Required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association – Required.