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Become an Essential Part of Patient Care as Clinical Pharmacist!
Are you a skilled clinical pharmacist looking to make a direct impact on patient care in a hospital setting? We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team and play a crucial role in ensuring safe, effective, and individualized medication therapy for our patients.
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. You’ll provide critical expertise in drug therapy management, medication reconciliation, and patient education, ensuring that our patients receive the highest standard of care.the Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with other health care providers to ensure appropriateness of all elements of pharmaceutical care and independently operates within policies and procedures to manage the department’s clinical and consultative services. The Clinical Pharmacist supervises the work of supportive team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency of distributive services. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to serving as a drug information resource for TriHealth providers, direct patient interaction, precepting of pharmacy residents and/or student pharmacists, and contribution to department projects or initiatives in collaboration with Pharmacy Leadership.
Location:
* McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital
Minimum Job Requirements:
* Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
* Active pharmacist license in the state of OH
* Prescription formula and mathematics for calculating dosage and quantit
* Working knowledge of all Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations
* 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist is required. Inpatient or infusion pharmacy experience preferred.
* Working hours/days are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30AM - 6PM. Required to work every 3rd weekend and holiday.
Job Responsibilities:
* Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm , profesional environment. Establishes effective collaborative working relationships and open and active communication with pharmacy leadership, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and technicians. Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts through written and verbal communications.
* Contributes to direct patient care through careful review of patient information, assessment and provision of appropriate pharmaceutical recommendations. Promotes the correct and appropriate use of medications by maximizing the clinical effect, using the most effective treatment, minimizing the risk of treatment-induced adverse events, and minimizing the expenditures for pharmacological treatments. Communicates findings and recommendations to other health care professionals who are responsible for the patient’s care. Ensures that issues are resolved before dispensing. Provides education/counseling to patients about drug therapies, and provides concise, timely responses.
* Ensures the 7 patient “rights” are respected: right patient, right dose, right route, right time, right drug with the right information and documentation. Reports medication errors and assists in assessing the risks and stratigies to manage the risk. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Provides a consistent process of patient care to ensure the safety of the patient's medication use. Assists in protocol development, implementation, and optimization.
Undertakes projects that will improve the quality of patient care and promote cost effective use of medications.
* Provides drug distribution skills include verification, order entry, clarification as needed, accuracy of checking, technician supervision, and timely delivery. Utilizes clinical knowledge and experience to resolve health problems through rational use of medications. Manages the drug inventory by adjusting par levels, and avoids stock-outs and decreasing waste. Communicates with the Pharmacy Buyers to ensure supply matches demand. Ensures complete, accurate, and timely documentation.
* Takes the lead in identifying opportunities and solutions in pharmacy process improvements. Applies known solutions to a variety of predictable problems. Assumes personal responsibility for professional development, particularly in the area of ongoing clinical education, and develops clinical pharmacy programs according to policies and regulations. Participates in relevant committees.
* Assists in orientation and training of new hires, and precepts pharmacy students and residents.
Other Job-Related Information:
* Desired Skills/Knowledge:
* Strong interpersonal, analytical, organization, and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with diverse multidisciplinary teams.
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Pushing - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Consistently
Standing - Frequently
Stooping - Rarely
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Walking - Frequently
Why Work with Us?
At our hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, and our pharmacists are a key part of that mission. As an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll work in a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise directly influences patient outcomes. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with a forward-thinking team that values innovation and excellence in clinical care.
If you’re passionate about using your clinical pharmacy skills to improve the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply today and take the next step in your career with us!
Job keywords:
Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Informatics Pharmacist, Pharm D (Pharmacy Doctor), Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), Pharmacy Coordinator, Pharmacy Informaticist, Pharmacy Services Clinical Coordinator, Registered Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist |
